Gabor M Szoke - Flying puppy

Gabor M Szoke
Flying puppy
2024

Made from steel and wood

Includes certification

(38 cm height x 40 cm length x 24 cm width)

An iconic piece in the Puli series by the artist known for his public sculptures around the world.
This Flying puppy is one of the newest pieces in the Puli series. Szoke’s first puli sculpture was monumental public piece which was made in 2013 on the National Mall in Washington D.C. This sculpture is a small-sized indoor version of the puli, made in the artist's characteristic style of welding many pieces of steel bar. The sculpture comes with a handcrafted wood base, with hand sign and plate sign.

“This sculpture, crafted from rebar and presented in a vibrant mint color, stands on a wooden base. My intention was to create a striking piece that combines industrial materials with a playful and lively aesthetic. The choice of rebar gives the sculpture a robust and contemporary feel, while the bright color adds a sense of joy and energy. The wooden base provides a natural contrast, grounding the piece and highlighting its unique form and texture. Through this work, I aim to evoke a sense of whimsy and appreciation for the interplay between materials and colors.”

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Gabor M. Szoke internationally lauded sculptor and contemporary artist best known for his monumental, industrially wrought animal sculptures.
The artist was born in 1984 in Budapest, Hungary. He studied at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts and at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. Despite his young age he has more than 100 artworks worldwide on three continents, which have all become a defining and emblematic element of their surroundings. His artworks can be found in the most progressive and highlighted parts of public squares and institutions, such as the Mercedes- Benz Stadium in Atlanta in front of the CNN headquarters, or in the heart of Moscow, or in the collection of the King of Bahrain. He holds the record for the biggest equine statue in Europe and the largest avian sculpture in the world. One of his most well-known work is the Atlanta Falcon, designed for the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, surpasses this record with a wingspan of 72 feet. His creations are made of stainless steel and bronze.
More information: www.gabormszoke.com