Cranes by Jenny Pickford, Steel, Unique, 335cm high by 85cm wide by 85cm deep, Animals and Birds, Geometric sculpture
Cranes by Jenny Pickford is a striking, one-of-a-kind steel sculpture measuring 335 cm high, 85 cm wide, and 85 cm deep. The work depicts a flock of cranes in flight, yet it remains abstract. Pickford connects each bird into a single flowing form, linking head to tail. The motion creating a sense of unity and continuous motion.
The birds rise in a gentle, curving line, their wings spread wide. This upward sweep gives the sculpture a feeling of lift and grace. The steel surface catches light differently across each curve and edge, emphasizing the elegance of the birds’ flight.
The composition balances abstraction with recognition. While the cranes are identifiable, their connection into one form transforms the flock into a singular visual rhythm. The sculpture invites viewers to follow the line from the first bird to the last, experiencing the sense of migration and cohesion.
Pickford’s design celebrates freedom, motion, and harmony. The soaring curve suggests the natural grace of cranes while transforming them into a bold sculptural statement. The piece commands attention through its scale and vertical energy, yet it also conveys delicacy through the thin lines and extended wings.
Through Cranes, Pickford turns a natural phenomenon into an abstract, dynamic sculpture, blending movement, unity, and elegance into a captivating work of art.