#18 • Sleigh Ride Mixed Media 3-D Landscape by Aaron Zook

Part of 03/13/26 Aaron & Abner Zook Artwork Auction (live auction by PA Auction Center)

High bid $1,700.00

Status: Sold

This richly detailed dimensional winter scene by Aaron Zook exemplifies the artist’s celebrated folk-art style, combining painting and sculpture into a single, immersive composition. At the center of the work, a team of two horses pulls a sleigh across a snow-covered path, their forms fully sculpted and hand-painted to project prominently from the surface. The harnesses, reins, and sleigh rails are rendered with remarkable care, lending the piece a strong sense of movement and realism. Behind the team stands a classic red covered bridge, an enduring symbol of rural Pennsylvania. The bridge is constructed in raised relief, with visible interior detail and a snow-dusted roof, anchoring the scene both visually and thematically. Surrounding the bridge, rolling winter fields, fence lines, and distant farm structures are painted directly onto the background, creating depth and atmosphere through layered perspective. Zook’s handling of snow is especially notable, with textured applications suggesting packed paths, drifting banks, and frozen ground. Subtle color variations cool whites, pale blues, warm browns, and muted greens add dimension and prevent the winter palette from feeling flat. The sky, softly brushed with clouds, completes the tranquil countryside setting. The artwork is housed in a distinctive octagonal wood frame, its warm tone contrasting beautifully with the cool winter scene while accommodating the depth of the sculpted elements. The frame gives the piece a finished, architectural presence and makes it an immediate focal point when displayed. Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 4"D