Dr. Rajat Panigrahi- The Scrapman of Odisha

The Gallop of Strength – A Scrap Metal Horse Sculpture

The Gallop of Strength – A Scrap Metal Horse Sculpture

This magnificent 7-foot-tall horse sculpture stands as a symbol of power, motion, and resilience, meticulously crafted from recycled automobile and industrial scrap materials. The artist has transformed discarded metal components into a dynamic form that embodies both mechanical strength and artistic grace.

The sculpture depicts a rearing horse in motion, representing energy, freedom, and progress — qualities that mirror the unstoppable drive of industrial innovation and sustainable creativity.

Materials used in this sculpture:

  • ⚙️ Scrap Ball Bearings – carefully arranged to form the horse’s body texture, reflecting motion and mechanical symmetry.

  • ⛓️ Timing Chains – used along the curves and joints to symbolize interconnected strength and endurance.

  • 🧱 Iron Sheets – serve as the structural base, providing durability and bold definition to the sculpture.

  • 🔩 Mild Steel Flat Pieces – reinforce the frame and outline, ensuring a perfect blend of rigidity and elegance.

  • 🔷 Hexagonal Nuts – integrated for fine detailing and surface embellishment, adding industrial charm.

  • 🔵 MS Round Rods (6mm) – used for the mane and tail, creatively capturing the sense of movement and vitality.

Enhanced with soft LED backlighting, the sculpture glows against its backdrop, accentuating its metallic contours and artistic precision.

This “Gallop of Strength” sculpture is not just a work of art — it’s a tribute to innovation, recycling, and craftsmanship, celebrating how discarded materials can be reborn into a vision of life, motion, and sustainable beauty.

More Information

  • Medium

    Scrap Metal Assemblage

  • Height

    7 Feet

  • Materials Used

    Scrap Ball Bearings, Timing Chains, Iron Sheets, MS Flat Pieces, MS Round Rods