Grace A Contemporary Metal Horse Sculpture

This sculpture, Grace, is a bronze edition horse head standing 75cm tall.
It isn’t a literal portrait of a horse, but an exploration of presence the quiet strength and elegance that horses carry without effort.

By stripping the form back to what’s essential, the sculpture allows space for the viewer to bring their own interpretation. The curves, edges, and negative spaces suggest movement and stillness at the same time, inviting a slower way of looking.

Working with Form Rather Than Detail

In my sculptural practice, I’m less interested in surface detail and more drawn to form, balance, and feeling. With Grace, the aim was to capture the essence of a horse’s head without over-defining it.

The abstracted planes and softened edges allow light to move across the bronze surface throughout the day, giving the sculpture a subtle sense of life. From different angles, the piece shifts sometimes reading as powerful, sometimes delicate.

Bronze as a Material

This piece is a bronze edition, chosen for its longevity and depth. Bronze carries a timeless quality and responds beautifully to natural light, weather, and surroundings.

Placed outdoors, the sculpture sits comfortably within a landscape not dominating it, but holding its own with quiet confidence. Indoors, it becomes more contemplative, drawing attention through presence rather than scale.

Sculpture in the Yorkshire Landscape

This photograph was taken in the Yorkshire countryside, in a field where the open sky and surrounding land help frame the sculpture’s silhouette. I often photograph work outdoors first, as it allows the form to breathe and be seen clearly against space and light.

The rural setting echoes much of my inspiration  places where animals, land, and history feel closely connected.

Abstract Horse Art and Interpretation

As an abstract horse sculpture, Grace leaves room for interpretation. Some viewers see strength, others softness. Some are drawn to the negative space, others to the curve of the neck or the suggestion of a profile.

That openness is intentional. I want the sculpture to meet the viewer where they are, rather than tell them exactly what to see.

Availability and Commissions

Grace is part of an ongoing body of work exploring horses through contemporary metal sculpture. Bronze editions and bespoke commissions are available.

If you’re interested in commissioning a similar piece, or would like to discuss placement for an indoor or outdoor setting, you’re welcome to get in touch.