Leaping bull with mechanisms and skulls on the spine. Chapon Foundry. Bronze EA. II/IV.
Thierry Benenati's Machine Bull is a captivating sculpture that combines the brutality of nature with mechanical ingenuity. This bull, poised to pounce, embodies untamed strength, its muscular silhouette extending into a complex tangle of cogs and skulls, symbolizing both life and death.
The artist subtly integrated mechanisms along the animal's spine, transforming this mythical creature into a bold fusion of flesh and metal. The bronze, crafted with extreme finesse, captures the tension of every muscle, every fiber ready to unleash explosive force.
The mechanical details, cast by the renowned Chapon Foundry, contrast beautifully with the bull's organic texture, recalling industrial advances while respecting the animal's power. The viewer is confronted with a disturbing and fascinating blend of anatomy and technology, where each gear seems to pulse with the bull's pent-up energy.
Offered at €58,000, this work is much more than a simple sculpture: it is a statement on the tension between nature and technology, a piece that defies time by capturing the eternal struggle between the organic and the mechanical. Bull-Machine is sure to dominate and transform the space it occupies, evoking both awe and wonder.
