fearless bull 

Otto Constantin’s ‘Fearless Bull’ comes to us in oil on canvas. The first thing that strikes you about the work is its thick impasto. Constantin’s build-up of paint has become an integral part of the bull itself, a kind of protective armour. Consider, for a moment, the making process. It is clear that the artist has been involved in a very physical act, building up the image, layer upon layer. This is not a smooth, polished surface, but one that wears its creation on its sleeve. We’re invited to consider not just what the painting represents, but the labor that went into it. The energy and boldness of the work might be seen as a reflection of the artist’s commitment and the bull's fearless charging. The artist challenges the traditional boundaries between fine art and craft by emphasizing materiality and the art-making process.