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Conceptual rabbit sculpture emerging from fluid-like surface, sensing a new current, contemporary art object expressing quiet anticipation

Rabbit Sculpture

Conceptual work created as a symbolic interpretation of the Year of the Water Rabbit.

The idea for this sculpture emerged while I was thinking about creating a piece for the New Year 2023.

The phrase “Water Rabbit” itself felt unusual and unclear — it wasn’t obvious what this image could be.

For some time, nothing came to mind.

Then, quite unexpectedly, an image of a rabbit appeared in my mind — gently closing its eyes and breathing in, as if sensing a new current.
Water flows around its body, merging into fine streams and subtle patterns…

This gesture became the core of the sculpture.

It is not about movement, but about perception — a quiet, almost fragile moment when something begins to change, even if it cannot yet be seen.

The flowing surface of the form reflects this idea. The body is shaped as if influenced by water, with soft streams merging into subtle patterns.

For me, this image became a symbol of hope — a quiet search for something better, a sense of looking into the future and trying to feel its direction.

Rabbit sculpture with water-like textures and flowing reflections, gesture of sensing and searching, expressive contemporary sculptural form
One of those projects where the idea was realized almost exactly as it first appeared.

The images below show 3D renderings of the digital sculpture, allowing a closer look at the form and surface details.
Digital sculpture of a rabbit, detailed surface modeling showing flowing organic textures, contemporary sculptural design study
Rabbit digital sculpture in neutral material, emphasizing form, silhouette, and refined surface movement
Close view of rabbit sculpture form, sculptural study of posture and expressive gesture in contemporary art object

In Chinese culture, the Year of the Rabbit symbolizes longevity, peace, and prosperity — and 2023 is also associated with hope.

Interestingly, I came across this meaning only later, while writing the text for this project.

Yet the image of the rabbit — sensing a new flow and looking toward the future with quiet hope — had been at the core of the idea from the very beginning.

I don’t think that is a coincidence.
Rabbit sculpture in deep midnight blue finish, gently lifting its head as if sensing a new current, expressive contemporary art object
The sculpture realized as a physical object — 3D printed in UV resin and finished in different color variations.
Rabbit sculpture with flowing surface and reflective midnight blue finish, emphasizing form, volume, and subtle movement
Small rabbit sculpture held in hand, demonstrating scale and tactile presence, expressive form with upward attentive gesture
A color-shifting finish, moving from blue-violet to gold, adds subtle variation to the surface.
Rabbit sculpture in soft violet finish, smooth flowing surface interacting with light, delicate contemporary collectible art object

The Sculpture as a Physical Presence
The sculpture realized in transparent resin — a version that comes closest to the original vision, where the flowing form is expressed most clearly.
Translucent rabbit sculpture in UV resin, light passing through flowing surface, expressive form suggesting a sensed current
Rabbit sculpture in translucent resin, soft internal reflections revealing flowing structure and subtle surface movement
Small translucent rabbit sculpture with smooth flowing form, delicate light interaction emphasizing sculptural detail
Translucent rabbit sculpture held in hand in natural sunlight, light passing through the form, suggesting a quiet search for something beyond
A version of the sculpture in a black and gold finish.
Rabbit sculpture with black and gold reflective finish, flowing surface catching light, expressive contemporary art object
Small rabbit sculpture held in hand, black and gold finish with subtle reflections, emphasizing scale and crafted detail

A quiet moment between light and dreams. A small rabbit, gazing beyond — into something unseen, yet deeply felt.

Example of this Rabbit figurine in the real environment - my personal workspace.
Rabbit sculpture in atmospheric interior setting, surrounded by light and subtle reflections, evoking a quiet, contemplative moment and a sense of something beyond

This sculpture is available in my Etsy shop

https://monacofelice.etsy.com