Long Arm's Journey Begins: A Bronze Animal Sculpture with a Powerful Message

The last two weeks have been a whirlwind. I've been deep in the studio, surrounded by tools, wax, and the biting cold, recasting Long Arm—a life-size animal sculpture of an extraordinary orangutan named Leuser. This isn’t just any bronze animal sculpture. Long Arm carries with him a harrowing story and a powerful message about conservation and compassion.

Leuser is a living orangutan who survived unthinkable cruelty. He was shot 62 times—his face and groin bearing the brunt of the attack—leaving him permanently blind. His resilience inspired me to create this piece, and now, Long Arm is being installed at his first stop: Betws-y-Coed train station in Snowdonia.

This bronze art statue was purchased by the incredible Jacha Potgieter—an artist and conservationist whose passion for wildlife and the natural world aligns perfectly with the spirit of Long Arm. His support in bringing Leuser’s story to life is a powerful reminder of how animal art can spark conversations and inspire change.

Crafting Long Arm wasn’t easy. Balancing my full-time career in film as a sculptress, I spent long nights and frosty mornings in the workshop to bring this wildlife sculpture back to life. But every hour spent on this bronze art sculpture was worth it. Seeing Long Arm emerge once again in solid bronze—majestic, strong, and full of presence—is deeply moving.

This isn’t the end of the road for Long Arm. He will travel across the UK, being temporarily installed in various public locations. We’ll be encouraging visitors to take photos with him and upload them to a dedicated site, creating a trail of people who’ve encountered his story. Eventually, he’ll find his permanent home at The Haven in Sumatra, where his message can live on.

If you're looking for a bronze sculpture for sale that tells a story, or if you appreciate the emotive power of bronze animal sculptures, follow Long Arm’s journey. It’s a testament to what animal art can do—not just as decoration, but as a force for awareness and empathy.

Stay tuned for installation updates. Long Arm is on the move, and he’s taking Leuser’s story with him.

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