Shaping UpAlasdair BanksMixed media on card 76 cm x 90 cm (30 inches x 35 inches) framed in limed white wood under glass Abstract Expressionist This vibrant study captures the tense anticipation before the race begins. With loose, expressive lines and bursts of colour, Banks conveys both the individuality of the jockeys and the collective momentum of the scene. The sketch like immediacy and vivid palette lend a dreamlike quality, balancing control and