My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
This is the season for new equestrian statues in New York City. I wrote recently about the three new horse sculptures (The Horses) at then entrance to Central Park, now artist Kehinde Wiley has unveiled his largest sculpture ever, Rumors War, in Times Square. The installation is a massive three stories tall and is the […]
Read MoreWhat a great gift for your favorite Foxhunter! Too bad it’s more expensive than most of my horses, but it really is fabulous. Visit the Etsy Shop where this is sold.
Read MoreThese life sized paper sculptures are part of the Dreams of Gold exhibit at the Lincoln Cathedral in the UK. All of the exhibits had to have a link to the Olympics. Richard Sweeney, who is a paper artist, crafted these horses — which represented Athenian chariot races, from a flexible wood skeleton. They […]
Read MoreTom Hill is a 26-year-old self-taught British sculptor who uses recycled horse shoes to create life-size animal sculptures. He uses a gas forge, anvil and hammer and various welding techniques. There’s not much information available about him, but I think his work speaks for itself. I really love the jockey and racehorse!
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