Alberto 3ft (4ft including plinth) by Paul Oz

Alberto, 3ft (4ft including plinth) by Paul Oz: The Alberto 3ft (4ft plus plinth) sculpture by Paul Oz represents the ideal marriage of art, engineering, and horse beauty. Inspired by Ferrari's distinctive prancing horse insignia, this sculpture portrays the dynamic beauty of a live horse striking the classic position. This masterpiece was created following an intensive three-week training programme with TV stunt horse Luminoso, and it was brought to life using an innovative 3D setup with 200 cameras, which captured the horse's magnificent attitude with incredible precision.
 
The end product is a beautiful 3ft tall, 30kg bronze cast that balances precisely on one little hoof, capturing the spirit of Alberto Ascari, Ferrari's first F1 world winner. The sculpture's dynamic twist, caused by Luminoso's unusual transfer of weight to one leg, creates a compelling and lifelike portrayal that astounded even the foundry crew. Paul Oz's use of contemporary technologies enabled precision that would have been difficult to attain with conventional clay modelling.
 
Features
 
Authentic Representation: Captures the real-life dynamics of a stunt horse performing Ferrari’s prancing horse pose.
High-Quality Bronze Cast: Weighs 30kg and stands 3ft tall (4ft including the plinth), made from durable and stunning bronze.
Advanced 3D Technology: Created using a 3D rig with 200 cameras for precise and detailed capture.
Unique Design: Balances perfectly on one hoof, showcasing engineering excellence and artistic mastery.
Tribute to Alberto Ascari: Named after Ferrari’s first F1 world champion, adding historical significance to the piece.
 
FAQs
 
1. What inspired the creation of Alberto by Paul Oz?
Alberto was motivated by the urge to see Ferrari's renowned prancing horse insignia brought to life by a real horse. The project attempted to depict the dynamic and magnificent attitude in a realistic and exact manner.
2. How was the sculpture created?
The sculpture was constructed with modern 3D technology. TV stunt horse Luminoso was trained to perform the prancing position, and his motions were caught with a 200-camera system. The comprehensive 3D data was then utilised to produce a bronze cast of the sculpture.
3. Why is the sculpture named Alberto?
The sculpture is called Alberto after Ferrari's first Formula One world champion, Alberto Ascari. This enhances the piece's historical and cultural value.
4. How does the sculpture balance on one hoof?
The sculpture's equilibrium is the product of meticulous engineering and an accurate representation of Luminoso's weight transfer onto one leg. This permits the 30kg bronze cast to balance flawlessly on a single little hoof without being fastened down.