Little Pudding by David Goode, Bronze, Signed Edition 4 of 200, 31cm high by 25cm wide by 19cm deep, Men, Fantasy, Food sculpture
This piece by David Goode is a playful bronze sculpture that captures a goblin lost in pure delight. The figure crouches on top of a large bowl of pudding, completely absorbed in the moment. Its head tilts back, eyes closed with joy, and its mouth stretches wide in a happy grin. The goblin raises an oversized spoon toward its face, and a thick ribbon of pudding trails from the spoon back into the bowl, creating a lively sense of movement.
Goode gives the goblin a charming, exaggerated design. Its head is large and expressive while its limbs remain long and skinny, almost like a character from an illustrated story. These proportions make the scene feel whimsical rather than serious. The goblin’s toes clutch the edge of the bowl as if it can’t wait another second to taste its dessert.
Every detail is carefully sculpted. Wrinkles around the eyes, bony knuckles gripping the spoon, and the smooth curve of the bowl all show Goode’s skill. However, the polished bronze surface ties the entire sculpture together. The same finish covers both goblin and bowl, allowing their shapes and expressions to define the storytelling.
The shine of the bronze highlights the character’s joyful expression while also giving the pudding a rich, flowing look. The sculpture radiates humour, warmth, and simple pleasure. Little Pudding celebrates the pure joy of indulgence, capturing a moment where nothing matters but one perfect bite.
