Bull Series Bronze Sculpture

This bronze sculpture from the 'bull series' invites viewers to grasp the artist's narrative heroes embodied in a uniquely crafted form

Artwork Description

 about this bronze sculpture

Sadegh Adham’s Bull Series bronze sculptures, enhanced with patina, explore themes of strength, resilience, and mythological symbolism. The bull, revered in many cultures, embodies divine authority, sacrifice, and endurance, linking the earthly and spiritual realms.

In Persian mythology, the bull symbolizes cosmic balance and agricultural life, representing the cycle of creation and destruction. Adham reimagines the bull, blending its raw energy with elegance, reflecting ancient symbolism and contemporary artistry.

The patinated bronze medium enhances the sculptures, adding depth, character, and texture to their surfaces. The patina accentuates the bull’s muscular form, emphasizing light, shadow, and a sense of dynamic movement.

Bronze, celebrated for its durability and capacity for detail, portrays the bull’s physical strength and timeless presence. The earthy tones of the patinated bronze evoke a natural connection while emphasizing the sculpture’s mythological depth.

Adham’s Bull Series unites materiality and mythology, expressing the creature’s physical might and symbolic meaning. Each sculpture bridges ancient traditions with modern artistry, inviting reflection.

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 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.