The stainless steel Il Cavallo offers a striking reinterpretation of one of Arturo Di Modica’s most important early sculptures. While the original bronze emphasises warmth and classical weight, the stainless steel version brings a sharper, more contemporary character to the work. Its reflective surface heightens the sculpture’s sense of movement, allowing light to articulate the musculature and dynamic posture that define Di Modica’s equine forms.
The cool, mirrorlike finish gives the piece an almost architectural presence, aligning it with the artist’s later interest in how sculpture interacts with modern urban environments. In this material, Il Cavallo becomes both a tribute to classical equestrian depiction and a distinctly modern expression of Di Modica’s focus on energy, strength and sculptural clarity.
