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A Wolf Hunts With the Teeth He’s Got
Specifications:
Edition of 30
Price:
$5,400
Scott’s Piece Description
Often it is the passage of time (age) that introduces man to his most valuable weapon - his mind.
As an animal ages, it instinctively hunts prey suited to its ability to catch.
I visualize a wolf, aged and wise…perhaps on its last hunt in winter. To survive the remaining cold months, he looks for a kill. Knowing the spring in his legs ‘is not’ and that most of its teeth are gone. He relies on shrewd cunning.
For this animal, hunting has become an art form. In the distance, it sees a young elk. In the vigor of his youth he’d of made an attempt to ‘physically’ chase it down, but, there is a knowing within that speaks, “Don’t expend life force uselessly”. Now, with senses heightened and acute discernment, he uses the wiles, of all of his years, to hunt.
Look close and you’ll see how ‘nature’ arms each animal with tools to evade those that would harm it. Notice how the rabbit is armed with quickness and agility to elude the coyote. The skunk’s smell, the shell of a tortoise, the flight of a bird, the hole in the ground….all used for defense. Animals often travel in packs for safety. Take note how animals that are hunted have eyes on the sides of their heads (enabling them to see an attacker coming), while the hunter has eyes that point straight ahead (for the chase).
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Curator Review
A Wolf Hunts With the Teeth He’s Got is a compact yet highly resolved figurative composition that demonstrates Scott Rogers’ command of narrative sculpture. The rider and horse form a unified silhouette, anchored by a rugged, textural base that reinforces the weight and realism of the scene. The piece carries visual density without feeling crowded—a balance achieved through thoughtful layering of form.
The forward motion of the horse is restrained rather than dramatic. Its lowered head and deliberate step create a quiet, measured rhythm that contrasts with the vertical mass of the rider. This interplay between horizontal movement and upright structure stabilizes the composition and gives the work a grounded presence.
Rogers’ surface modeling is particularly effective in this piece. The layered garments, fur textures, and naturalistic tack are handled with a controlled looseness that allows light to break across the bronze in varied ways. The facial features are refined enough to hold focus without overpowering the overall massing. The result is a sculpture that rewards close inspection while maintaining strong readability from a distance.
The integration of figure, animal, and base is seamless. Rather than appearing as separate elements assembled together, they operate as one continuous sculptural statement. The irregular base supports the narrative without distracting from the central forms, enhancing stability and display presence.
This work stands as a strong example of Rogers’ ability to combine storytelling with disciplined composition. It possesses structural integrity, thoughtful proportion, and a confident handling of material—qualities that contribute to its lasting visual impact in both private and gallery settings.
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