Monkey March of Time

Laurie Roodt

A child strides forward beneath a horse’s skeletal form, creating an unexpected meeting of youthful energy and the passage of time.

In Monkey March of Time, Laurie Roodt places a young figure in rust-red clothing against a richly worked turquoise background. A bright green lead connects the child to the horse’s skull, while pale bones and dark shadows contrast with the warmth of the figure.

Part of her Kinder Tribe series, the painting brings a surreal edge to Laurie’s exploration of childhood. The pairing of a purposeful child and a skeletal animal invites reflection on memory, change and the passing years, while leaving its story open to interpretation.

Its vertical format would bring colour and thought-provoking detail to a study, living room or entranceway, rewarding closer looking at its expressive brushwork and unusual imagery.

Surreal · Expressive · Reflective
Oil on aluminium · 50.8 cm wide × 72.4 cm high · 2026
Some room images show Monkey March of Time alongside other works by Laurie Roodt. Each artwork is sold individually.