Charge of a mountain gorilla, on an arm with amalgam of pinions and chains. Chapon Foundry.
Thierry Benenati's Gare au Gorille is a bronze sculpture that captures the raw power and natural intimidation of a mountain gorilla, while merging this majestic being with the industrial.
Perched on a titanic arm, the gorilla charges with irresistible force, its body partially replaced by a complex network of sprockets and chains. This work seems to freeze the moment when nature meets the machine, when the organic gives way to the automatic, but without ever losing its wild majesty.
The detail of the gears, so meticulously arranged, seems to give life to this mechanical monster. The illusion is perfect: we almost expect the immense primate to continue its movement, animating this imposing bronze figure. The smooth texture of its fur contrasts with the mechanical roughness, creating a visual harmony that reinforces the paradox of this hybrid creature.
This piece, cast by Fonderie Chapon, symbolises the irresistible force of nature and its transformation in the industrial age. Offered at €46,000, Gare au Gorille is not only a work of art; it is a powerful statement and reminder of the primordial forces that still lie dormant within us, despite the chains of our modernity. It is a piece that is sure to captivate and dominate the space in which it is housed, a monument to both nature and technology.
