It took a small army on Monday morning, as John Fluevog Gastown unveiled its latest and perhaps most extravagant decoration. Over 8 ft high, and quite literally the size of a horse, the Gastown Blog team was there to check it out.
Equestrian
“This piece is called Equestrian,” David Robinson, the sculptor tells us as he oversees its installation. “It’s a take on heroism. In so many cultures and countries, an equestrian represents the very nature of heroism, and that is something that I want to portray to the audience.”
Equestrian
The 600 lbs sculpture is yet another edgy and tasteful piece showcased at John Fluevog that will surely receive a lot of traffic and conversation.
“Everything is statement piece in here. People come here all the time to checkout the space, the fixtures, the building – oh yeah, then they notice we sell shoes,” one Fluevogger tells us. “I love this new piece.”
Equestrian was developed in the studios of David Robinson.
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Heroism? The guy on the horse doesn’t look very happy. Neither does the horse. Maybe that’s the point
I am in awe of this masterpiece
To me, the rider’s expression indicates he is resigned to an unknown fate, determined by the absolute domination of the horse