Horse sculptures Dog statues.
Brigitte Boss (Harderwijk 1968) International artist
FORCE THAT MOVES ME – A LIVING IMAGINATION Where life remains visible
Brigitte is a self taught sculptor and started sculpting in 2015. Living and working at TAK Art Space in Speuld (Ermelo) The Netherlands. She has the ability to capture a horse’s and dog’s emotional complexity. The work is characterized by the irregular surface in which Brigitte’s hand movements are clearly visible. Mobility is emanating from the image structure. The layering of the modeled elements and the use of color are reminiscent of how artists create their work. The play of light ensures the highest expression and endearment
Her work often includes figurative sculptures of horses and dogs in action,
Her objects seem to develop their properties and form, seemingly by itself. Just like that, they seem to be there immediately. She opens up to what she sees around her and creates her pictures as she sees fit, inspired by nature. Her work often includes figurative sculptures of horses and dogs in action. Realistic solid forms that grow to an absolute unity. The physical poses of these objects; their ears, eyes and muzzle tell a story. The viewer can however, trigger one’s own imagination as the maker has already done.
On commission, Brigitte manufactures horse sculptures dog statues:
Full-size horse and dog statues for outdoor, public spaces, corporate gifts, sports trophies or images of your own horse, pony or dog.
Her sculptures are cast in bronze as limited editions of 8 and 4 EA (Epreuve d’Artiste), each signed and numbered.
Private Collections all over the world:
The Netherlands, Australia, Norway, Belgium, Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark, USA, Switzerland, Brazil, Spain, Italy and Germany.
KWPN Headoffice, KNHS National Equestrian Centre Netherlands.
DanskVarmblod Headoffice, Vilhelmsborg National Equestrian Centre Danmark.
And in various Royal Collections.
At the Museum, Gallery and Garden.
The horse has inspired art since time immemorial. From the earliest cave drawings through Greek and Roman equestrian statues to Napoleon on horseback to finally arrive at Maurizio Cattelan’s stuffed ceiling horses. The noble animal is companion and muse for many. So too for Brigitte Boss. Her bronze sculptures focus on the animal’s movement and use a special patina to approximate the skin of a horse stretched tightly around its muscles. Brigitte is self-taught and averse to the conventions found in this genre. No pedestals, no static poses and above all: look closely and sculpt.
Life-size sculptures and miniatures.
Her life-size sculptures and miniatures stand out for their vividness of movement and unusual skin. The surface of these sculptures is whimsical and wrought, as seen in the great Impressionist sculptors. She seeks the inspiration and devotion to both nature and art as one can find in artists like Franz Marc and Medardo Rosso. They too sought a representation of their subject beyond what one thinks one sees. A making process that demonstrates a carefully constructed, empathetic relationship to what is to be captured in the sculpture. Sculptures that are not conceived but that almost manifest themselves from motor memory and subconscious knowledge about the subject before the eye of the maker. Work that contains a piece of the soul of both the person portrayed and the maker.
Careful and empathetic making process.
By explicitly showing this careful and empathetic making process in the skin of the final cast sculpture, work is created with a certain sense of momentum. You can feel the muscle tension and follow the expression. These animals really stand on their legs. Brigitte’s thumbs are in the folds of the skin and the anatomy follows that of the horse portrayed in detail. In doing so, she wants to honour what, in her view, is one of the most important characteristics of the animal. The horse is constantly in motion and communicates its own complex personality mainly through body language. Brigitte understands much of this language and knows how to approach the character and essence of an animal in her sculptures.
With a working method that treats its chosen subject with such integrity, a suitable presentation spot also belongs. The Brigitte Boss Museum – a converted horse stable, garden and studio – is at the heart of TAK Art Space
Discover the enchanting sculptures of Brigitte, an artist who uniquely captures the power and elegance of horses and dogs in her sculptures. Each sculpture tells a story and brings to life the soul of the animal.
Take a look at Brigitte’s portfolio. For her complete collection of horse and dog sculptures. Be inspired by her craftsmanship and passion.
