Boxing Hares by Sarah Lewington , Bronze, Edition of 9, 180cm high by 130cm wide by 32cm deep, Animals and Birds, Nature sculpture

Boxing Hares by Sarah Lewington is a bronze sculpture, measuring 180cm high, 130cm wide, and 32cm deep, from an edition of nine. The piece depicts two minimalistic hares engaged in a playful duel, captured in abstract form. Lewington reduces their bodies to a single sweeping curve, where the two figures meet at the apex, creating an elegant, continuous arc.

The larger hare leans slightly over the smaller, yet both retain key characteristics. Their heads tilt, ears sweep backward, and arms stretch outward to meet each other mid-motion. These simple gestures convey the energy and rhythm of a fleeting encounter. The figures’ proportions and posture suggest tension and balance, while the smooth bronze surface emphasizes the purity of the form.

The sculpture rewards the viewer who steps back to take in the entire curve. From this angle, the composition reads clearly, and the fluidity of movement becomes evident. Up close, the minimal detail invites contemplation of line, mass, and space.

By combining abstraction with recognizable gestures, Lewington captures both playfulness and grace. The hares’ interaction feels dynamic yet restrained, energetic yet controlled. The piece balances simplicity and narrative, transforming a moment of natural behaviour into sculptural poetry.

Boxing Hares stands as an example of Lewington’s skill in translating living forms into abstract, elegant shapes. The sculpture celebrates motion, tension, and the delicate interplay between two figures frozen in time.