Dancing copper horse

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The Dancing Copper Horse My sculpture, "The Dancing Copper Horse," was born from a desire to capture movement in a static form. While stripping #1 copper wire from electrical cords, my thoughts drifted to dance and music, and my lifelong fascination with dancing horses. I envisioned a horse transitioning its steps to the beat of music, its tail flowing with the bob of its head, and I knew I wanted to freeze that dynamic energy in copper. This sculpture is a testament to the beauty of transforming humble materials into something unique and expressive, capturing the spirit of movement and the joy of creation.

Post Type: Sculpture
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I began with the sturdiest wire I had#1 copperto outline the horse's main body in a side profile, from nose to tail. The next challenge was shaping the hind legs to suggest a side-step trot, carefully twisting the wire and attaching it to the main frame. To ensure stability, I incorporated a technique I call

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