The Stirrup Collection

Title: The Stirrup Collection
Size: 35x35 in. (89x89 cm.)
Year: 2024
Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Medium: Acrylic on silk

A luxury artwork rooted in equestrian history and Hermès heritage

The Stirrup Collection is my one-of-a-kind painting created directly on an authentic Hermès silk scarf. Inspired by the French fashion house’s equestrian roots, this piece honors Hermès’ origin as a harness maker in 1837. The scarf’s original design, Concours d’Étriers (“Stirrup Competition”), features stirrups from around the world and serves as both subject and canvas.

Inside the Art: The Story Behind The Stirrup Collection

Painted directly on a 100% silk Hermès scarf, The Stirrup Collection is an original work that merges fashion history with fine art. The scarf design was released by Hermès in 2012 and was inspired by the brand founder’s personal collection of stirrups from around the world, including rare historical designs such as an 18th-century Chinese bronze stirrup with dragon embellishments and a 19th-century Brazilian stirrup featuring botanical cutwork and a five-point star.

I bring this globally inspired composition to life with acrylic paint, using a carefully built wood support custom-measured to preserve the shape and texture of the original silk. His decision to work on a Hermès scarf was intentional, a nod to the brand’s origin story as a harness and saddle maker and its continued presence in the equestrian world, especially as the title sponsor of Wellington’s Winter Equestrian Festival. The iconic Hermès orange wraps the edges of the piece, enhancing its sense of craftsmanship and brand lineage.

This was the first time I painted on silk, making it a true one-of-one in both concept and execution.

Why Buy The Stirrup Collection:

• A tribute to heritage and high fashion
  The piece draws on the intricate detail and elegance of Hermès-inspired design.
• Signature luxury aesthetic
  Features the iconic Hermès orange and rich equestrian symbolism, perfect for elevated interiors.
• Rooted in equestrian culture
  Created in honor of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the legacy of stirrup design from around the world.
• First in its kind
  Based on my first-ever painting on silk, a milestone in I’s evolving body of work.

Perfect For:

• Equestrian enthusiasts who appreciate the legacy behind luxury brands
• Fashion lovers drawn to the heritage of iconic houses like Hermès
• Art collectors seeking work with layered history and craftsmanship
• Interior designers curating elegant, statement-driven spaces