Painted in the late 1960s, and signed and published in 1972, this early work became one of the most popular printed images of its time, selling in the millions worldwide.

The rider represents each and every one of us, and the horse, Pegasus (the mythical creature of poetic inspiration) is symbolic of the vehicles we choose to ride through life – our occupations, goals, loves, and dreams.

The silver ropes tethering us to the earth are the “restrictions” placed upon us in life, which temporarily prevent us from flying without limitations to embrace our dreams and goals.

The rider looks skyward with hope and optimism toward an image of himself, free and unencumbered, in the clouds.