-Horse on Wheels (missing wheels)- still bank c. 1920

This still bank of a horse on wheels, made by A.C. Williams Company, is at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. It's kind of beautiful, in its own rough and tumble way. The bronze paint, worn away in places, reveals a darkness underneath, like shadows telling stories of past rides and childhood adventures. The texture is interesting. It’s not smooth, but a little bumpy and uneven. I keep coming back to the horse's tail, this simple, slightly curved form that speaks volumes about movement and vitality. It reminds me a bit of a Cy Twombly sculpture, you know, how just a few lines can create a whole world of emotion. The horse's missing wheels suggests a broken promise of endless motion, but instead becomes a symbol of stillness, reflection, and the quiet beauty of everyday objects. It shows us that art can be found in the unexpected places, in the imperfections and the forgotten things.