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About the artwork
Dynamic horse and rider sculpture with a strong sense of life and movement, and an ethereal and contemplative twist. A small sculpture that transforms your furniture into its own landscape, created in a beautiful innovative British eco-resin that is distinctive and affordable. The Nature-Spirit Riders have come out of the woods after a long journey, and are cantering along in an easy harmony. Perhaps they represent something that we long to return to, and which still remains available for us to remember. Nature-Spirit Rider XII is cantering in a relaxed manner and beginning to look in our direction. Glimpsing him has a similar feeling to unexpectedly coming across deer when walking in woodland. Every time I encounter a horse I am amazed by the beauty of their integrity. I always feel moved, as if their honesty enables me to re-connect with that part of myself. Naturally, I default to making horses whenever I need to communicate this kind of feeling. My connection with horses feels like how this figure is riding, and I find it sustaining and replenishing. The rider’s antlers add to that sense of wisdom from the natural world. I made this sculpture by modelling with wax onto a wire armature, or framework, and then I moulded and cast it using an innovative technique that I have pioneered. The sculpture is made of made of a modern British eco-resin which allows me to reproduce the beautiful semi-translucent cream colour of the original wax into a durable form. The vibrant contemporary material brings a special resonance and allows for interesting glimpses through to the armature, or internal structure of the sculpture. It is for sale as a limited edition of 24, and is mounted on a semi-translucent, almost black, flat acrylic base. It is 19cm long, 17cm tall, and 7cm wide, including the base. The sculpture is initialled on the inside of the top of the horse’s left hind leg, and comes with a signed letter of authentication stating its edition number. Although this sculpture looks delicate it is actually much more robust than it appears, and can withstand small knocks and movements in the home. Being made in a light-weight material, it weighs less than half a kilo and is easy to transport and move about. I package it in a sturdy cardboard box and it travels very well by courier. This horse and rider is beautiful to live with, and provides a moment of surprise as you glimpse them running across your furniture, allowing you to contemplate things in a different way. Nature-Spirit Rider XII is one of a series of three that can be purchased either separately or together. See my further listings for others in the series, and please feel free to send me a message with any questions. Thank you so much for your interest in my work.Nature Spirit Rider XII
Artist: Holly Bennett
- Size: 19 x 17 x 7 cm (7.5 x 6.7 x 2.8 inches)
- Eco-resin
- One-Off / Ready to Send
- No Frame Required
About the artwork
Dynamic horse and rider sculpture with a strong sense of life and movement, and an ethereal and contemplative twist. A small sculpture that transforms your furniture into its own landscape, created in a beautiful innovative British eco-resin that is distinctive and affordable. The Nature-Spirit Riders have come out of the woods after a long journey, and are cantering along in an easy harmony. Perhaps they represent something that we long to return to, and which still remains available for us to remember. Nature-Spirit Rider XII is cantering in a relaxed manner and beginning to look in our direction. Glimpsing him has a similar feeling to unexpectedly coming across deer when walking in woodland. Every time I encounter a horse I am amazed by the beauty of their integrity. I always feel moved, as if their honesty enables me to re-connect with that part of myself. Naturally, I default to making horses whenever I need to communicate this kind of feeling. My connection with horses feels like how this figure is riding, and I find it sustaining and replenishing. The rider’s antlers add to that sense of wisdom from the natural world. I made this sculpture by modelling with wax onto a wire armature, or framework, and then I moulded and cast it using an innovative technique that I have pioneered. The sculpture is made of made of a modern British eco-resin which allows me to reproduce the beautiful semi-translucent cream colour of the original wax into a durable form. The vibrant contemporary material brings a special resonance and allows for interesting glimpses through to the armature, or internal structure of the sculpture. It is for sale as a limited edition of 24, and is mounted on a semi-translucent, almost black, flat acrylic base. It is 19cm long, 17cm tall, and 7cm wide, including the base. The sculpture is initialled on the inside of the top of the horse’s left hind leg, and comes with a signed letter of authentication stating its edition number. Although this sculpture looks delicate it is actually much more robust than it appears, and can withstand small knocks and movements in the home. Being made in a light-weight material, it weighs less than half a kilo and is easy to transport and move about. I package it in a sturdy cardboard box and it travels very well by courier. This horse and rider is beautiful to live with, and provides a moment of surprise as you glimpse them running across your furniture, allowing you to contemplate things in a different way. Nature-Spirit Rider XII is one of a series of three that can be purchased either separately or together. See my further listings for others in the series, and please feel free to send me a message with any questions. Thank you so much for your interest in my work.Buy with 0% Finance
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Holly Bennett
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Holly Bennett makes sculpture of people, animals and unusual creatures, which she uses as metaphors to tell an internal narrative. She works with great consideration, integrity and humour, and communicates through direct visual impact and shared emotive response. She creates sculpture that is exciting and moving, and which speaks to an audience who is interested in engaging with areas of deeper significance within our lives. Holly gained a BA(Hons) in Sculpture from Wimbledon School of Art in 1995, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sculpture from The City and Guilds of London Art School in 1998, and an MA in Design from the University of the West of England in 2020. She has won many awards and exhibits widely.
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