Artist: Steve Winterburn
Dimensions: 74cm x 35cm x 20cm
Weight: 29kg
Edition Size: 8
Material: Bronze on Granite
The Rhino is one of the Big 5 of Africa and is one of the most powerful and impressive creatures on the planet, but also one that Steve holds very dear to his heart. For many years whilst working in conservation on projects in Africa he worked with Rhinos and built a unique bond with two orphans named Magnum and Magnet. He became close with them over the years as they grew, and they even protected Steve on one occasion from charging buffalo, these were some of his favoured memories. But unfortunately these memories didn’t remain untarnished, as both of these beautiful animals fell victim to poachers. It was this and other horrific poaching traumas that lead to his resignation from conservation work.
“Raging Bull” was completed in the years following his resignation and was titled and inspired by the anger and frustration towards the poaching of animals. Steve has sculpted a very powerful and strong looking male, the bull is composed in full charge with horns lowered as though it is attacking. As a sculpture on its own it is a gorgeous stand alone piece, but with the back story and passion this has involved for Steve and from a conservation perspective it becomes a very powerful piece of art.
Price : £10,750
