Contemporary tiger sculpture with black peony — “The Faun’s Tiger”

This contemporary tiger sculpture with a black peony is a conceptual figurative artwork that explores the psychology of perception, communication, and mutual understanding. Created as a statement sculpture for modern interiors, it is also valued as a meaningful art gift and a collectible contemporary artwork for those seeking art with depth, symbolism, and emotional intelligence.

“The Faun’s Tiger” is a symbol of mutual understanding and the fragility of human perception. The sculpture depicts a powerful tiger with an open mouth, from which a peony blossoms. This image becomes a metaphor for how meaning is shaped not only by what is spoken, but by how it is perceived.

The concept is rooted in a philosophical narrative about Fauna and her guardian Tiger. The tiger embodies strength, protection, and wisdom, while the flower represents care, empathy, and inner intention. Yet what is meant as protection may sound like threat, and what is spoken with love may be heard as danger. The sculpture reveals a fundamental truth of human interaction: we do not hear words in isolation — we hear them through the filters of our own experience, fears, and expectations.

The blooming flower emerging from the tiger’s mouth symbolizes the moment when sound transforms into understanding. 

This contemporary tiger sculpture with a black peony is a powerful example of symbolic figurative art that addresses themes of perception, communication, and emotional awareness. The contrast between the expressive animal form and the dark, restrained flower creates strong visual and psychological tension, making the sculpture a compelling focal point for modern interiors.

Designed as a collectible conceptual art object, “The Faun’s Tiger” resonates with collectors, interior designers, and thoughtful buyers who value art as dialogue rather than decoration. It works especially well in living rooms, private studios, art-filled offices, and gallery-style or minimalist spaces, where symbolism and meaning are allowed to unfold over time.

As a meaningful art gift, this sculpture is often chosen for moments that require depth rather than words: personal transformations, anniversaries, new beginnings, or periods of inner growth. The image of a tiger transformed by a blooming flower becomes a lasting symbol of empathy, conscious communication, and the courage to listen beyond the roar — to hear the soul behind the sound.

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🔶 Dimensions

✔ Height: 27 cm / 10.6 in
✔ Width: 28 cm / 11 in
✔ Depth: 30 cm / 11.8 in
🟡 Approximate weight: 4–5 kg
➡ Other sizes of this conceptual sculpture available upon request.
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🕒 Production Time

⏳ 5–14 days

🚚🌎 Shipping & Delivery

Fast and secure shipping from Italy:
• Italy – via GLS (1-4 business days)
• Worldwide – via DHL Express or FedEx (1-8 business days)
📦 Each art sculpture is carefully packed and fully insured✅ 
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📦 Packaging

• Safe, shock-resistant packaging
• 🎁 A giftable sculpture, ideal for meaningful presents
⚠ Be cautious — each piece contains a fragment of the sculptor’s soul!

✍️ Authenticity & Artist’s Note
• Each sculpture is numbered and personally signed by the artist on the underside.
• Comes with a letter from the sculptor that shares the concept and meaning behind the piece.
• Includes an authenticity certificate.

🧱 Material

Crafted from high-quality sculptural plaster ceramic, internally reinforced with polyurethane foam, and sealed with a premium acrylic coating — with a piece of the sculptor’s soul. 💛

👩🎨 Author & Origin

Author: Ukrainian designer, sculptor & conceptual artist Kateryna Orlova
Production: FAVNA.ART studio
Made in Italy. 

Ⓒ Copyright

Ⓒ All rights reserved. This sculpture is our original copyrighted creation.
Copying, reproduction, and commercial use without permission are strictly prohibited.