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Jenny Horstman enjoys working with scrap metal, random pieces of discarded hardware and antique tools. To create the work she searches scrap yards to find interesting shapes and objects which serve as the raw materials for her sculptures. As an artist she recycles the found objects and gives them a new meaning and a new life. Thus transforming discarded items into new sculptural entities that present an aesthetic challenge for the viewer. The identity of the original found items disappear into the sculpture, while at the same time encouraging the observer to discover the original, familiar objects within the composition. Ruffian and Foolish Pleasure were such endeavors with much time spent viewing old photographs of the two horses to capture as much of the personalities and physical characteristics as possible. Being a member of the Pipe Fitters Union for thirty years, welding on the Trident nuclear submarine, the Alaska pipeline and nuclear power plants to say a few, she is able to create life size sculptures with the greatest of delicacy and talent.

 

Two metal horse heads on pedestals in a room.

FINAL CHAPTER & EPILOGUE

Jenny Horstman
Price:sold
Medium: Life size welded antique metal sculpture
Size: Life Size

Here is your horse or horses!!! No mucking, no Vet bills, no shoes, no feed, no grooming…….anything else? Each possesses perfect manners for all who visit Tilting at Windmills Gallery. Jenny’s expression has taken a turn to new expressions. The antique welded tool horses are dwindling from inventory.

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A wrought iron horse sculpture in front of a house.

LUNA

Jenny Horstman
Price:sold
Medium: Life size welded antique metal sculpture
Size: Life Size

Here is your horse!!! No mucking, no Vet bills, no shoes, no feed, no grooming…….anything else? What Luna does possess is beauty to be viewed daily year round. She is fine boned and graceful. She fits into a horse trailer. And did I say…..she has perfect manners for she greets all who visit Tilting at Windmills Gallery.

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A metal sculpture of a horse standing on a platform.

LIBERTY

Jenny Horstman
Price:unavailable
Medium: Life size welded antique metal sculpture
Size: Life Size

Installed at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont for the summer show season 2021. It is for sale and ready to honor your farm or home with his beauty. This piece just completed by Jenny Horstman is a must see extraordinary sculpture. Antique tools not seen in years mesmerize and entertain the close viewer but one step back you immediately feel the incredible presence of a life size horse!!! The tools are placed anatomically correctly so the spirit is complete. Who would imagine that tools could be transformed into the presence of a living horse.

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A metal sculpture of a man riding a horse.

THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN

Price: SOLD
Medium: Life Size Welded Antique Tool Equine Sculpture
Size: Life size

A past masterpiece by Jenny Horseman.  This award winning piece was a perfect post for Halloween.  Jenny has considered the possibility of creating another one  next year.  Fingers crossed.

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A sculpture of a horse made out of metal parts.

BUCEPHALUS

Price:AVAILABLE
Medium: Life Size Welded Antique Tool Equine Sculpture
Size: Life size

Just completed ….a masterpiece by Jenny Horseman.  The name Bucephalus fits this horse perfectly as he personifies strength and beauty.  Jenny’s work is finer and more exquisite with each creation.  Bucephalus is a most detailed and intricate piece!

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Two horse heads on display in a room.

MAN O’ WAR & CONTENDER

Price: SOLD
Medium: Welded antique tool sculpture
Size: Life size

These two beauties are headed to a new home in Florida. They will be greatly missed.

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A sculpture of a horse made out of metal.

SARATOGA CONTENDER

Price:
Medium: Welded antique tool sculpture
Size: Life size

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A metal sculpture of a cow.

BLUEBELL THE COW

Price: SOLD
Medium: Welded Metal Sculpture
Size: Life size

Jenny’s creations possess individual spirits. They truly feel alive due to their very accurate anatomical presentation. People initially are fascinated trying to identify the individual antique tools. But then when they step back, they realize the power and suggestion of a living cow. Jenny’s sculptures are created for indoors and outside.

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A sculpture of a horse head made of metal.

BALBOOKA

Price: SOLD
Medium: Welded Metal Sculpture
Size: Life size

Named after a famous Olympic Jumper!!!  A very powerful piece.  A lifesize and anatomically correct rendition!

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A sculpture of a horse made of metal.

TOW MULE

Price: SOLD
Medium: Welded Metal Sculpture
Size: Life size

This piece now resides by the Erie Canal in New York representing an extinct form of transportation.

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A group of horse heads with numbers on them.

SARATOGA STARTING GATE

Price: SOLD
Medium: Welded Metal Sculpture
Size: Life size

A phenomenal piece that was featured in my “Equidae Gallery” in Saratoga Springs, NY prior to buying Tilting At Windmills Gallery.  It was incredible!

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A metal sculpture of a horse standing in a field.

MARE & FOAL

Price: SOLD
Medium: Welded Metal Sculpture
Size: Life size

Mare and foal (shown individually) now reside in Virginia together on a wonderful farm, where they will never wean the foal!!

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A metal sculpture of a horse standing in a field.

MARE & FOAL

Price: SOLD
Medium: Welded Metal Sculpture
Size: Life size

Mare and foal (shown individually) now reside in Virginia together on a wonderful farm, where they will never wean the foal!!

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A sculpture of a moose made of metal.

MOOSE

Price: SOLD
Medium: Welded Metal Sculpture
Size: Life size

Jenny’s creations possess individual spirits.  They truly feel alive due to their very accurate anatomical presentation. 

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A sculpture of a horse made of metal.

JUBILEE

Price: SOLD
Medium: Welded Antique Tools Sculpture
Size: Life size

Jenny’s horses possess individual spirits.  They truly feel alive due to their very accurate anatomical presentation.  People initially are  fascinated trying to identify the individual antique tools.  But then when they step back, they realize the power and suggestion of a living horse.  Jenny’s sculptures are created for indoors and outside.   Seeing ‘Figure in Metal’ is a must or he can easily be seen while driving by the gallery in the front window.

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A sculpture of a horse made out of metal.

FIGURE IN METAL

Price: SOLD
Medium: Welded Antique Tools Sculpture
Size: Life size

Jenny’s horses possess individual spirits.  They truly feel alive due to their very accurate anatomical presentation.  People initially are  fascinated trying to identify the individual antique tools.  But then when they step back, they realize the power and suggestion of a living horse.  Jenny’s sculptures are created for indoors and outside.   Seeing ‘Figure in Metal’ is a must or he can easily be seen while driving by the gallery in the front window.

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