“A stainless steel sculpture of a Northern Goshawk at Bristol University. Capturing the raw power and predatory grace of a Royal Fort guardian.”
The Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) is one of the most elusive and formidable raptors found in the British Isles, known for its incredible agility and explosive speed. This sculpture, commissioned for the Royal Fort Gardens at the University of Bristol, captures the bird in a moment of absolute predatory dominance as it stands over a dove.
Crafted from stainless steel, the piece utilises the metal's reflective properties to mimic the sleek, overlapping plumage of the hawk. By freezing this high-stakes interaction in steel, the installation serves as a permanent "guardian" for the gardens, inviting students and visitors to confront the raw, unyielding cycle of the natural world. The work balances the architectural elegance of the Royal Fort backdrop with the savage, organic precision of a bird of prey in its prime.
