Asian elephant on one leg, belly covered in roses. Polished-glazed bronze with oxblood patina. Chapon Foundry. 4/8 bronze.
Thierry Benenati's Elephant-Roses is a sculpture that combines the imposing majesty of the elephant with the poetic delicacy of roses. This bronze work, with its golden, shimmering reflections, captures attention with its harmonious balance between strength and fragility.
The elephant, suspended in an almost graceful movement, stands on a single leg, defying gravity and our perception of this giant animal. But what makes it truly unique is its belly covered in exquisitely carved roses. The roses, symbols of beauty and love, seem to bloom directly from the animal's skin, creating a striking fusion of the hardness of metal and the softness of flowers.
Benenati, with this creation, does not just sculpt an animal; he invites us to rethink nature itself, to see tenderness in strength, poetry in movement. Elephant-Roses is a work that moves and fascinates, reminding us that even the most powerful creatures can be adorned with the most delicate of finery.
At €34,000, this piece is more than just a sculpture; it is a contemporary art gem, a celebration of the union of power and grace, destined to be the highlight of any sophisticated collection.
