# Equestrian Sculpting Wood and Metal Horses by Deborah Butterfield By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-sculptures-wooden-metal-horse-recreations References: [weirdomatic](http://www.weirdomatic.com/weird-horses.html#more-1207) *"A horse is a thing of such beauty... None will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendor." -Xenophon* Trust me, you get bored of looking at them at when you’re constantly visiting them at 7am, trying to feed them their breakfast. That being said, there is something magical about [horses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scentbird-year-of-the-horse-capsule) that draws people to them. They are [amazing animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog), and when with them, I feel I can totally escape from the world. Is it the fact that they give humans the ability to escape from common existence that drew artist Deborah Butterfield towards them? Her series of [sculptures made of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blue-exhibition) and cast in bronze, or paper are amazing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sculpture Art:** Opportunity to disrupt the art world with innovative approaches to sculpting using unique materials and techniques. - **Animal-inspired Art:** Exploring ways to create art forms that capture the beauty and essence of animals, opening up new avenues of expression. - **Escape and Wellness:** Creating immersive art experiences that allow people to escape from everyday life and engage in moments of relaxation and wellness. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Revitalizing the art industry with innovative techniques and materials that push the boundaries of traditional sculpture. - **Home Decor:** Providing unique and captivating sculptures that can elevate home decor and create a statement piece. - **Wellness and Therapy:** Integrating art into wellness practices and therapy settings to offer therapeutic benefits through immersive and engaging experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Primal-Themed Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-return.md) - [Horse-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-falabella-stool.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Horsehair Fabric Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akar.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Traditional Japanese Wooden Stables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umagoya-stable.md) - [Limited Artisanal Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaegerlecoultre-reverso.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md)