Ostrich - 2026

Bronze, Signed Hamish Mackie
Numbered Edition of 12
Dated 2025

approx 64cm high x 48cm long x 42cm wide / approx 25″ x 19″ x 16.5″

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£TBC

Ostriches have always brought a smile to my face. They are funny, quirky, gloriously odd and mad-looking creatures, full of character and surprisingly unexpected elegance.

For this sculpture, I wanted to capture the lightness and airiness of their dramatic wing feathers. To achieve this, I took an unconventional approach, using a mixture of cardboard and plasticine, all held together with PVA and a large number of glue sticks. It was, to say the least, a departure from my usual traditional sculpting method!

The result is a contemporary piece that feels both light and expressive, while staying true to the unmistakable personality of the ostrich.

This sculpture was inspired by encountering a group of ostriches in the Serengeti, Tanzania, during a safari with Nomad — a moment that perfectly captured their curious, comical presence.

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