“Standing Horse”
William Jauquet

Here at The Guild, we spend a lot of time trying to define the kind of art and objects we search for in an effort to present our customers with work we are proud of. Descriptions like “beautiful,” “unique,” “quality,” and “well-crafted” are often used.

But the words that always seem to make the top of our list are honesty and soul. As we review artist applications, or visit art fairs to meet artists, we are always on the lookout for the work that has a sort of complete authenticity, a visceral resonance, that one can feel in the gut.

A good example of a piece with honesty and soul is William Jauquet’s “Standing Horse.” This cast bronze sculpture, only 8″ in height, exudes power and strength while remaining humble. It is a piece of art that is best understood intuitively, emotionally.

What are the words you use in your mental vocabulary of art definitions? How do you describe the things you love to live with?