Hare Princess by Garry Jones, Resin, Stamped ‘GJ’, 42cm high by 52cm wide by 55cm deep, Animals and Birds, Female, Figurative sculpture

Hare Princess by Garry Jones is a stamped bronze resin sculpture measuring 42cm high, 52cm wide, and 55cm deep. The piece depicts a hare in a ballet outfit, seated with her head bowed low. Her long ears rest back against her head, and her posture appears slumped, as if exhausted after a performance. The detailing of her form captures both the grace of a dancer and the vulnerability of rest.

The dress is one of the sculpture’s defining features. High ruffles fan outward, encircling her body in layered folds. These folds are carefully shaped so that their edges turn upward, doubling as a bird bath. This dual function adds charm to the work, blending decorative elegance with practical purpose. The ruffles hold water, transforming the hare’s costume into something interactive for a garden or outdoor setting.

The resin surface, finished to resemble bronze, adds warmth and texture. Light plays gently across the folds of the dress and the curve of the hare’s figure, emphasizing both her fragility and quiet strength. The soft slump of her body contrasts with the structured lines of the costume, creating balance between weariness and poise.

Hare Princess offers a whimsical yet tender portrait. It combines the playful imagination of anthropomorphic art with a practical design element, making it both sculptural centrepiece and functional garden feature.