Bjorn Okholm Skaarup, born in Denmark in 1973, is a sculptor and historian living and working in New York City. His numerous animal sculptures build on a long tradition in which animals have been represented allegorically; from national birds and symbols of empires to iconic figures in fables and fairy tales. The animals of his bronze bestiary are anthropomorphized and reference both human aspirations and human follies. 

 

All are based on thorough research and rethinking of an animalier tradition which dates back to classical antiquity, and even beyond to the deepest annals of prehistory. The sculptures are cast in the renowned bronze foundries Ciglia e Carrai in Florence, Italy and at the Modern Art Foundry in NYC. 

 

They draw equally on inspiration from Italian renaissance sculpture and American popular culture of the last century. The works play between the limits of nature and culture, and have long enjoyed a great success in both America and Europe. Skaarup’s bestiary has been exhibited in a number of exquisite museums and public spaces, including Florence’s Museo Cenacolo di Ognissanti, The Bruce Museum, Gre- enwich, Connecticut, and Washington National Cathedral in DC. Most people will probably be particularly familiar with his 16-foot Hippo Ballerina, which was exhibited in NYC for long periods outside The Lincoln Center, The Flatiron Building and Grand Central Terminal. www.bos-art.com

 

 

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