Throughout his work Jean-Marie Fiori has always aimed to be a link between Greek antiquity and contemporary times, gaining inspiration from their mode of expression and lifestyle. His horse is interpreted in a free and contemporary yet figurative manner but also bears the artistic standards of classic equestrian representation. Nevertheless, no king or victorious commander general rides this horse. In opposition to the 17th, 18th or 19th century sculptures, the horse is, in its self, a symbol of the strength and beauty of the animal reign instead of serving the purpose of human glory. This anonymous horse is the symbol of all horses which served to the human in the past. About the Artist Born in 1952 in France, Jean Marie Fiori now lives and works in Paris. He is a graduate of the Beaux-Arts and holds a master’s degree in Fine Arts form Paris Vincennes VII. His art ranges from painting, frescoes and sculptures, and he has also completed many prestigious works of decorative art. He has devoted more than 20 years to sculpture, searching for an essential fusion of sculpture and architecture. Jean Marie Fiori dedicates all his work to the representation of animals despite few very rare human figures. His “bestiaire” is rich and diversified. In 2010, he created a series of animal-themed bench sculptures for the World EXPO in Shanghai, China, which received a warm welcome from the general public, especially from children and families. Jean Marie Fiori repeatedly speaks of his “Childhood of Art” and also compares himself to a castrato who has the voice of a child and the body of an adult. The castrato reference is a metaphor for him having the body of an adult but a heart pure like a child. Many of Jean Marie Fiori’s works are held among important private collections in Europe, Asia, America, and Africa. He is exclusively represented by Galerie Dumonteil. A quote from Pierre M. Dumonteil, founder of Galerie Dumonteil: “All the beauty and the very meaning of Jean Marie Fiori’s work are held in his very simple will to only touch our hearts and sensitivities in a straightforward and understandable way. His approach fits into a universal and timeless line. There is no surprise to see him use the strongest and the most durable materials like alabaster and bronze. He sculpts them with no fear of reference to the past, and is respectful and confident in the future. He, who often speaks of “Childhood of Art” as a double meaning when asked about his works, offers us an emotion that is both needless of any reference for its understanding and is filled with the whole culture of humankind.” - The duration of the event is for reference only.