KNIGHTKNIGHT

medium: bronze with chestnut patina, mirrored steel pyramid plinth base.

Size of bronze: 650(w)x250(d)x270(h) mm

Sculpture consists of two chess Knights/horses sculpted calm and wild fused together.

The Sculpture is a representation of battles in life whether they are physical or mental, with others or oneself.

In chess the knight's movement is unique - it may move two squares vertically and one square horizontally, or two squares horizontally and one square vertically. Reflecting the knight's ability to move over pieces in its path the knight is sometimes referred to as a "horse", it is the "jumper".

When we face conflict we each have unique reactions and responses - to move, to jump.

In the two knights endgame where a king with 2 knights versus a king - a checkmate can occur only if the opponent commits a mistake by moving their king to a square where it can be checkmated on the next move; the checkmate can never be forced. The inability of the 2 knights to force a checkmate is "one of the great injustices of chess". [Edmar Mednis (1993), Practical Knight Endings ]

Referencing the insight into the 'two knights endgame', the Sculpture acknowledges that though some battles may appear futile they can be won.

ADDITIONAL COMMISSION NOTES

This sculpture can be produced in bespoke in different scales when commission requires and would be priced accordingly. Patina can be selected. Only 12 of each size will be produced. Please contact the artist to discuss.