Argo has gone up for auction on Trademe.nz
This stunning aqua blue fibreglass horse has been painted by the
wonderful Lucy Lawless in support of Starship Children's Hospital.
Aptly named 'Argo' after Xena's horse, Lucy was inspired by the ancient
Egyptian faience sculptures of the waterhorse or hippo, most fearsome of
all African animals. "I was intrigued by the idea of a 'water-horse',"
Lucy says. "It is a very serene piece and would look good in a garden
setting or close to water. It made me feel good to have it around and I
wrote words up the legs which seem to me, the components of joy." The
words written up the legs are "love" "peace" and "gratitude". Lucy has
also promised to bring her paintbrush and will personalise the horse for
the winning buyer. All proceeds from the winning bid will come
directly to the Starship Foundation
The
horse is 229cm long, 50cm wide and 208cm in height and weighs 52kg. It
is mounted onto two plywood bases (one for the front hoofs and one for
the back) so they stand independent of other aids. The bases are
covered in artificial grass. Buyer must collect the horse from
Ellerslie Racecourse. Please bid generously on this unique and
beautiful piece of art. We're betting this horse is a good investment!
"Argo is a Starship Warrior Princess and I hope she finds a good home somewhere," says Lucy.
A BIT ABOUT THE RESENE FASTEST ART EXHIBITION:
Auckland Cup Week is fast-approaching and Ellerslie is taking it to the streets!
As
the countrys best horses and jockeys get geared up for Auckland Cup
Week and racings ultimate titles, 18 life-size white horses have been
transformed into exquisite works of art by 18 interesting kiwis as part
of the Resene Fastest Art Exhibition. This journey replicates that of 18
thoroughbred horses in the $2.2 million Telecom New Zealand Derby at
Ellerslie; with each horse having spent the past few months racing
against other talented horses in a bid to qualify for a starting spot in
New Zealands richest race on March 5th 2011.