Bull Series Bronze Sculpture

This Bull Series bronze sculpture invites viewers to understand the artist’s heroes through a uniquely styled statue

Artwork Description

   about this bronze sculpture

Sadegh Adham’s Bull Series is a remarkable collection of bronze sculptures exploring the profound symbolism of the bull across mythologies. The bull is often linked with strength, power, fertility, and masculinity in many ancient cultures. In Persian culture, the bull represents cosmic forces and agricultural life, while in Greek mythology, it connects to the Minotaur legend and sacrifices to the gods. Adham taps into these associations, transforming the bull into a timeless symbol of grace and might.

The medium of bronze is significant in these works, reflecting traditional sculpture methods while allowing dynamic, intricate forms. Bronze, known for its durability and capacity to hold detail, captures muscle, motion, and expression, giving the bull a lifelike presence. The metal emphasizes the strength and endurance inherent in the animal. It also adds a rich, earthy tone to the sculptures, evoking both ancient and modern sensibilities.

Adham’s Bull Series fuses mythology and materiality, with each statue conveying the mythic presence of the bull. His sculptures not only capture the muscular power of the creature but also its symbolic and spiritual weight. The polished surface of the bronze highlights the bull’s fluid form while grounding it in materiality. The sculptures become a powerful symbol of both the natural world and mythological realms.

about the artist

Sadegh Adham, an Iranian sculptor born in 1978, has exhibited his works widely in Iran and internationally. His solo exhibitions include "Sufi" at Arthibition Gallery (2021) and several at Seyhoun Gallery, Tehran. He has participated in notable group exhibitions, including "Analyze" at Seyhoun Gallery (2022) and international showcases in London, Paris, and Toronto.

The sculptures by Sadegh Adham are based on Shahnameh mythology and are created with people from all origins and cultures in mind.

Symbolic volumes with calligraphy, locks, zarih (an orante that encloses a grave in a mosque or Islamic shrine) and Phoenix, each of which is a sign of Persian tales and stories while also being beautiful and commendable.

The artist's compelling focus on shape and volume, along with a dramatic emphasis, establishes a strong allure and tangible presence to the forms. These sculptures are remarkable examples of three dimensional forms, animal portraiture and the artist's impeccable knowledge of craft. 

His mythical creatures series of bronze sculptures features dynamic figurines of dominant, feisty bulls and gracefully resting horses, mysterious owls, majestic lions, resilient camels, and enchanting birds. All of which represent conventional symbols of virility, fertility, wisdom, and power.

His creations are available in golden bronze, black, and green patinas. View Sadegh Adham's collection of artworks HERE

Care: Dust your bronze sculpture often using a soft, dry cloth of soft brush. Avoid the use of water, chemical and abrasive cleaners.

Note: This bronze sculpture is one of a kind original therefore, all copyrights and reproduction rights are reserved by the artist.