It all began with the death of a horse. The four-legged animal named Badai Lembut was in the throes of death, shaking and crying in pain. Sculptor Ugo was saddened at the sight as the poor creature finally succumbed to man’s cruelties. Thus was born Poem of Blood which was displayed in an exhibition that caused a stir on the art circuit.

Ugo Untoro, 37, presented his work, the horror of a horse being cut to pieces, in an exhibition at Taman B