© Greyhound

A dark greyhound is rendered in loose, gestural acrylic strokes against a pale ground, its angular form captured mid-stride with particular attention to the characteristic lean musculature and alert posture of the breed. The composition emphasises the animal’s elongated profile, whilst the application of paint—bold and economical—creates an sense of movement and immediacy. Black and warm brown tones dominate the figure, contrasting sharply with the unpainted canvas. Matlhabe’s realist practice here distils the greyhound to its essential form, inviting consideration of what lies beneath surface appearance.