Sculpture Details
Explosion W
Explosion W is a poseable equine sculpture inspired by the remarkable stallion whose balance, intelligence, and athletic brilliance have made him instantly recognizable in modern sport. The sculpture explores the poised strength of a modern sport horse—capturing a moment of collected energy and quiet readiness.
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20” L x 12” H
Created 2026
Materials
Explosion W is constructed from fine American Black Cherry and Bass wood, with metal and Delrin joint materials and finished with shaped leather surfaces that allow the sculpture to be extra articulated while preserving the clean lines of the horse’s form. The materials work together to express both strength and flexibility within the refined proportions of a modern sport horse.
20” L x 12” H
Created 2026
Inspired by Explosion W's distinctive personality, this sculpture reflects the rare harmony of power, lightness, and composure that marks a horse of such uncommon presence. The work captures the suspended moment when strength, balance, and intention gather quietly within the horse.
Inspiration
20” L x 12” H
Created 2026
Whistlejacket
Whistlejacket is an articulated study inspired by the iconic horse immortalized in classical painting. His upright posture and expressive head demand precision and restraint, translating a historic image into dimensional form while preserving the vitality of the original subject.
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20” L x 12” H
Created 2022
Materials
Whistlejacket is constructed from fine American Black Cherry and Bass wood, with metal and Delrin joint materials and finished with custom shaped leather surfaces. The enhanced sculpting allow the sculpture to be extra articulated and with its uniquely shaped leather surfaces, is engineered for stability while preserving fluid articulation. Each part has been redesigned and refined to support the demanding curvature of neck, head, and stance.
20” L x 12” H
Created 2022
George Stubbs’ legendary painting inspired this sculpture that reflects both artistic legacy and equine lineage. More than homage, it is a meditation on continuity—how bloodlines, memory, and image travel through time. The work honors not just a painting, but the enduring spark carried in every horse.
Inspiration
20” L x 12” H
Created 2022
Ruffian
Materials
Ruffian is constructed from fine American Black Cherry wood combined with fine leather and painted in warm historic pigment oil colors allowing her articulated structure to express tension and athletic build. The sculptural details emphasize muscle, line, and the forward energy of a racehorse in motion.
20” L x 12” H
Created 2019
Inspired by the brilliance and brief life of the filly Ruffian, this work reflects both fire and fragility. Her blazing youth, fierce build, and unmistakable presence are honored here—not as tragedy, but as strength. She stands as a meditation on power, restraint, and reverence.
Inspiration
20” L x 12” H
Created 2019
Orion
Orion is a luminous white horse sculpture defined by quiet strength and meticulous detail. His articulated form allows for subtle shifts in posture, echoing the living presence of the horse. Gold flecks across his coat catch the light, creating depth, movement, and restraint.
All About Orion
20” L x 12” H
Created 2019
Materials
Orion is crafted using American Black Cherry and Bass wood, water-based acrylic paint, and fine Italian white hair grain leather. The shoulders and hindquarters are wrapped in leather, while delicate gold paint accents are applied by hand, enhancing texture without overpowering the form.
20” L x 12” H
Created 2019
Orion represents the third generation in Maria Talasz’s articulated equine journey. Emerging piece by piece from wood between 2018 and 2019, the sculpture reflects an exploration of movement, balance, and evolution—where craftsmanship and innovation meet to honor the spirit of the horse.
Inspiration
20” L x 12” H
Created 2019
Orion is the horse that taught us what it means to ride.
The patient horse willing and taught well. He takes the bit from your hand when you put the bridle on.
The horse that knows the trail, looks for the jump and lets you experience that moment that you know it wasn't you but him that made you win.
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Maxima
Maxima is a fully articulated equine sculpture whose presence shifts with each subtle change in posture. Designed to be posed, she reflects the living intelligence of the horse—where movement, balance, and personality emerge through form, gesture, and quiet intention..
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20” L x 12” H
Created 2017
Created in 2017, Maxima is the sole sculpture of the second-generation Articulated Horse Model. She represents a pivotal moment in the artist’s exploration of movement and expression—where jointed form and traditional materials unite to capture the sensitivity and presence of the horse.
Inspiration
20” L x 12” H
Created 2017
Blue Horse
Blue Horse is an expressive, fully jointed study shaped from cherry wood and painted in deep Prussian blue. His visible joints and textured surface embrace construction rather than conceal it. When posed, he reveals shifting moods through gesture, balance, and subtle equine nuance.
All About Blue Horse
15” L x 9” H
Created 1996
Materials
Blue Horse is carved from small sections of fine cherry wood, assembled piece by piece and manually shaped with simple tools. He is finished in expressive Prussian blue pigment with delicate white star markings, allowing the segmented structure to remain visible.
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Blue Horse explores flexibility and natural movement through exposed articulation and mechanical honesty. Hinged hooves, a segmented neck, and a movable mouth and ears allow him to echo authentic equine behavior. He reflects a study of gesture—where structure and emotion coexist.
