Monumental Boxing Hares by Lucy Kinsella, Bronze, Edition of 6, 196cm high by 175cm wide by 48cm deep, Animal, Sculpture

This piece by Lucy Kinsella is a figurative bronze sculpture from an edition of 6, measuring 196 cm high, 175 cm wide, and 48 cm deep. The piece captures two giant hares in a dramatic fight, frozen mid-motion. Each hare balances on the tips of its back paws, leaning forward with chest out as they lunge at one another. One strikes the other in the chest while its opponent prepares to counterattack, creating a tense and dynamic moment.

Kinsella stylises the hares while keeping them instantly recognisable. Their bodies form in rounded, clumped shapes, giving weight and presence to each figure. Deep lines and subtle divots between the clumps indicate the sculpting process, adding texture and rhythm across their forms. The overall bronze maintains a cool grey finish, which contrasts with the dynamic energy of the poses.

The composition emphasizes balance, tension, and interaction. The hares’ upward reach and outstretched limbs create strong diagonal lines, drawing the eye across the sculpture and highlighting the combat’s intensity. Despite the abstracted surface, their muscular forms and posture convey movement and power.

Through careful positioning and detailed texturing, Kinsella turns a simple act of boxing into a monumental statement. The hares appear alive, vibrant, and expressive, while the sculpted clumps and grey patina give a tactile, sculptural quality. The piece combines motion, texture, and elegance in a striking, oversized bronze work.