Bull Walking, Elaine Peto, Stoneware, Unique piece, 62 cm (L) × 39 cm (H), Ceramic sculpture suitable for indoor display

Bull Walking, Elaine Peto is a compelling ceramic sculpture that captures the quiet dignity and weighty presence of one of nature’s most powerful creatures. Crafted in stoneware and entirely unique, this piece reflects Peto’s deep fascination with animal forms and her exceptional skill in bringing them to life through clay.

There’s a grounded confidence in its posture, as though it is slowly making its way across a familiar pasture.  Peto’s attention to anatomy, proportion, and stance results in a sculpture that feels alive, yet timeless.

The surface of the bull reveals Peto’s signature textural treatment, where the roughness of the clay mimics the thick hide of the animal and catches light in expressive ways. Earthy tones and hand-applied finishes further enhance its lifelike yet stylized presence, giving the work a rustic elegance.

Bull Walking exemplifies this approach, merging artistic abstraction with a sense of emotional familiarity.

Though the piece is substantial in form, it is well-suited for indoor display, whether as a standalone sculpture or as part of a curated interior collection. It invites contemplation and admiration, resonating with themes of resilience, patience, and the enduring bond between humans and the natural world.