26/06/2016
'Head shot'
A head shot of the 'Heavy Horse ' sculpture by Andy Scot - Heavy Horse is a monumental and eye-catching sculpture. Its sheer scale dominates the environment in which it
is sited. Due to the thinness of the metal rods it appears like a three-dimensional drawing in space. The metal
rods are interwoven to create a strong sense of form and texture as they cross-hatch around the contours of the
shape.
The horse appears to be both solid, because of its shape and scale, yet fragile at the same time. The mane
along the back of the horse’s neck has been decorated – it stands up proud in small sections. Similarly the tail
has been arranged decoratively. This suggests that the horse has been dressed up in preparation for a
celebration.