“Horse made out of vehicle parts, huh?” You think to yourself, approaching the strange monument. It is a large, imposing sculpture, standing tall with its head held high. You stand in front of it, marveling at the way it is assembled from various vehicle parts.
This astonishing sculpture is a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of Prageeth Manohansa. He is a fine art graduate from Aesthetics University, who specializes in assemble art. Manohansa has a passion for rustic metal, he uses discarded vehicle parts to create his art. Prageeth has created over 3000 assemble art sculptures. This “Horse” sculpture is a perfect example of how he can take everyday objects and transform them into something both striking and thought-provoking.
The Horse has a unique charm. The artist uses a variety of materials to create the sculpture, from car parts to bicycle parts to even scrap metal. This eclectic mix of materials gives the sculpture a powerful and striking presence. Its form is so unique, it is almost indistinguishable from a real living horse. That’s why it is so captivating. It’s impossible to look away.
You note the small, rusty remnants of metal fenders and a few old bicycle tires. Prageeth likes his artwork to remain unpainted. “The corrosion brings the best colours to the sculpture,” he stated in an interview. It is an excellent artwork that celebrates the beauty that can be found in things that humans tend to discard.
You continue your wanderings on the Colombo streets, forever changed by the Horse made out of vehicle parts. When you look back over your shoulder, you can still see it standing there, a reminder that even in a city’s hustle and bustle, there is always room for something unexpected and inspiring.