If (Flying Pig) by Noah Taylor, Patinated Brass & Copper, Unique, 18cm high by 18cm wide by 9cm deep, Abstract, Humorous, Other sculpture

If (Flying Pig) by Noah Taylor is a unique patinated brass and copper sculpture measuring 18 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 9 cm deep. The whimsical piece portrays a pig standing firmly on all fours, facing forward with quiet determination. Balanced carefully on the pig’s back is a tall rectangular form, sleek and upright, giving the impression of both burden and purpose.

From the sides of this rectangle sprout a pair of delicate wings, spreading outward as if ready to lift the unlikely pair into flight. The contrast between the heavy, grounded pig and the airy, winged structure above creates a playful tension between earth and sky, humour and ambition. Taylor’s patinated metals add a warm, aged finish, enhancing the sculpture’s sense of character and narrative depth.

The piece invites the viewer to reflect on imagination and impossibility, the classic idea of a “flying pig” made tangible. The pig’s steady stance grounds the work, while the wings introduce motion and hope, suggesting that even the most improbable dreams can take flight. With its balance of humour, craftsmanship, and symbolic meaning, If (Flying Pig) captures Taylor’s signature blend of wit and poetic surrealism in a compact, thought-provoking form.