In this portrait, Berry captures the functional beauty of the horse as a primary mode of public transit. The illustration emphasizes the physical strength and muscle definition required to navigate an island defined by its absence of automobiles. By focusing on the equine form, the artist bridges the gap between historical necessity and the living reality of Michigan’s car-free streets.

The digital medium allows for a crispness that mimics vintage transport advertising, framing these animals not just as creatures, but as high-performance vehicles of a different era. The composition highlights the dignity of the horse within an urban street scene, reminding the viewer of a time when transportation networks relied on heartbeat and hoofbeat rather than steel and fuel.