Horse & Bull Bronze Sculpture

This bronze sculpture of a horse and bull invites viewers to understand the heroes of the artist’s stories through its unique form

Artwork Description

 about this bronze sculpture

Sadegh Adham’s bronze sculpture, combining a horse and a bull with horns, explores themes of power, freedom, and mythology. The horse symbolizes nobility and strength, while the bull embodies resilience and raw energy, merging their symbolic significance in one form.

In Persian mythology, the horse links to celestial heroes, while the bull represents cosmic forces and endurance. Adham reimagines these symbols, blending the horse’s elegance with the bull’s primal power, creating a dynamic and untamed figure.

The patinated bronze medium enhances the sculpture, adding depth and character to its surface. The patina highlights intricate details, emphasizing the muscular form and the bull’s imposing horns.

Bronze’s durability allows for lifelike motion and expression, capturing the energy of both creatures. The earthy tones and patina evoke timelessness, connecting the sculpture to mythological and cultural traditions. Adham’s work fuses these powerful symbols into a striking piece that bridges mythology and materiality.

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 this statue 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.