Another request for a new sculpture came in earlier this year – sculpting a lion, not one characterized by anger or aggression, but rather a lion in repose, tranquil and relaxed. Indeed, this majestic creature tends to be more placid than not.
Working with feline subjects, I find, is uniquely challenging; they possess a certain enigmatic quality. When I admire sculptures in the vein of Bugatti’s masterpieces, I am consistently fascinated by his ability to capture the very spirit of these animals, despite having only observed them within the confines of a zoo.
In my most recent endeavor, I’ve chosen to portray a lion lounging upon a rugged outcrop. In my interpretation, he seems to be fixating on something that irks him, perhaps another male encroaching upon his domain, which inspired the piece’s title.
