Athol Moult

Some stories are told in books. Others are passed down around fires, carried through generations by the voices that loved them. And then there are the ones cast in bronze, placed in the world for strangers to stumble upon and recognise something of themselves within. Leopard Learns to Fly, a bronze sculpture, now in Noordhoek […]

The bronze sculptures titled “Ghost Owl” also known as the Western Barn Owl were inspired by their ghostly white appearance, as they silently fly through the night sky. Their Spine-chilling shrieks and habit of roosting in abandoned buildings, has earned the nickname ‘ghost owl’. This mystical creature is the most widely distributed bird species in […]

The bronze sculpture titled “Floating Feather,” was crafted with inspiration from a birds feather its weightless nature and physical structure. To achieve the desired effect, I sculpted five feathers that appear to be suspended in mid-air, creating a stop-motion sequence that captures the moment of descent before settling on the water’s surface. To enhance the […]

In collaboration with Wildlife ACT, this collection of vulture inspired artworks was exhibited at The Walt Disney Family Museum’s first Cause Awareness exhibition, titled: Creative Conservation: The Art of Endangered Animals. “Wildlife ACT is both proud and excited to partner with the Walt Disney Family Museum to bring vultures to life, through art, showcasing this incredible […]

This series of ceramic sculptures is inspired by the elusive nature and patterned camouflage of the African and Cape leopard. They reflect the challenges wild animals face as they adapt to survive amidst human encroachment — navigating an increasingly complex landscape in an effort to avoid conflict or capture. The leopard is captured in a […]