BY AUDREY PAVIA
Horses have a primitive beauty that touches us deeply. Their closeness to nature, combined with their immense power and grace, have inspired artists throughout the centuries.
One such artist is Star Liana York, a New Mexico-based sculptor who expresses her love for horses through her captivating bronzes. York’s equine figures include works inspired by DaVinci, the Qing Dynasty and Paleolithic cave art. York’s passion for horses began in childhood in her home state of Maryland. After attending the University of Maryland, the Institute of Art in Baltimore, and Corcoran College of Art & Design in Washington, D.C., she began sculpting professionally. It was natural that horses would be among her subjects.