Five identical front legs of a rising horse, divided into segments and assembled into a round form, transferred into a sculptural grotesque.
The sculpture Polygonal Horse II by artist Gregor Gaida focuses on the symbiosis between man and horse, which also played an important role in mining. Horses were used to power water pumps and conveyor systems in the so-called "Göpeln". With his work, the artist questions the role of the animal in society and at the same time breaks with the convention of the traditional equestrian monument in a humorous way. Gregor Gaida was born in Poland in 1975 and now lives in Bremen. Find out more about the artwork here.
Experience the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 and be inspired by the unique art and sculpture trail "PURPLE PATH". Curated by Alexander Ochs, the PURPLE PATH connects 38 municipalities with Chemnitz and presents works by international and Saxon artists. Find out more at: chemnitz2025.de
