Snow Pony

Deborah Butterfield's sculptural forms are mostly based on horses. Constructed in wood, and cast in bronze, the freestanding sculptures are life size.

With extraordinary focus and conviction, Butterfield works independently of the tides, trends, and art movements. She has become a master of three-dimensional images. She builds her sculptures with no sketches or maquettes, working directly with wood pieces or found metal scraps. Their form is beautiful, but also the way they catch the light, shadow, and snow.