Description

Whimsical in terracotta, Sam the Mutt is a sculpture by the emerging Thai artist Nhut Nhathawut. With an expression that is so lifelike that it feels he may bark at any moment, there are a number of artisanal aspects to the canine sculpture. This includes the obvious strokes of the artist’s tools that play along the surface of the dog’s body. The artist had some fun with this mixed breed, describing his reality as, “There may be some bulldog in there, but Sam’s mental and physical acuity is more akin to a potato than a sporting breed.”• Whimsical in terracotta, Sam the Mutt is a sculpture by the emerging Thai artist Nhut Nhathawut.• The sculpture features lifelike expressions, making it seem as if Sam may bark at any moment.• Artisanal aspects include visible strokes of the artist’s tools along the surface of the dog’s body.• The artist humorously describes Sam as having some bulldog traits, but with mental and physical acuity more akin to a potato.