Better The Devil You Know - Jimmy Hill
Edition of 9
At first glance, a musician perches casually atop an eaten apple core—guitar in hand, body relaxed. But Better The Devil You Know is layered with tension and quiet symbolism: a signed contract rests near his foot, and his heart is nailed to the floor below him. This sculpture explores the emotional and spiritual costs of ambition, temptation, and the unspoken deals we make to pursue our calling.
Jimmy Hill transforms personal experience into allegory, using surreal and symbolic elements to speak to the artist’s journey. The apple recalls ancient temptation, the nailed heart evokes devotion and entrapment, and the title itself challenges the comfort we take in familiar struggles. With textured detail and deliberate unease, this piece invites prolonged reflection.
Details
Limited Edition of 9
12”L 12”W 15”T
37lbs
Mounted on a wood base
About The Artist
Jimmy Hill is a well-established Texas sculptor whose bronze work reflects a lifetime of storytelling and craftsmanship. An artist without limits, Hill moves fluidly between sculpture, drawing, and music—each medium enriching the other. With decades of experience in the lost wax casting process, his work resonates with emotional depth, technical mastery, and timeless form.
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Delivery Options:
Pick up directly at the galleryby appointment after purchase.
Local delivery - for collectors in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, scheduling arranged after purchase.
Nationwide Shipping -please fill out our shipping inquiry form so we can provide a custom quote based on size, weight, and destination.
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Edition of 9
At first glance, a musician perches casually atop an eaten apple core—guitar in hand, body relaxed. But Better The Devil You Know is layered with tension and quiet symbolism: a signed contract rests near his foot, and his heart is nailed to the floor below him. This sculpture explores the emotional and spiritual costs of ambition, temptation, and the unspoken deals we make to pursue our calling.
Jimmy Hill transforms personal experience into allegory, using surreal and symbolic elements to speak to the artist’s journey. The apple recalls ancient temptation, the nailed heart evokes devotion and entrapment, and the title itself challenges the comfort we take in familiar struggles. With textured detail and deliberate unease, this piece invites prolonged reflection.
Details
Limited Edition of 9
12”L 12”W 15”T
37lbs
Mounted on a wood base
About The Artist
Jimmy Hill is a well-established Texas sculptor whose bronze work reflects a lifetime of storytelling and craftsmanship. An artist without limits, Hill moves fluidly between sculpture, drawing, and music—each medium enriching the other. With decades of experience in the lost wax casting process, his work resonates with emotional depth, technical mastery, and timeless form.
Click to view full artist profile.
Delivery Options:
Pick up directly at the galleryby appointment after purchase.
Local delivery - for collectors in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, scheduling arranged after purchase.
Nationwide Shipping -please fill out our shipping inquiry form so we can provide a custom quote based on size, weight, and destination.
Purchase Inquiry
Please click here to fill out out purchase inquiry form.
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Edition of 9
At first glance, a musician perches casually atop an eaten apple core—guitar in hand, body relaxed. But Better The Devil You Know is layered with tension and quiet symbolism: a signed contract rests near his foot, and his heart is nailed to the floor below him. This sculpture explores the emotional and spiritual costs of ambition, temptation, and the unspoken deals we make to pursue our calling.
Jimmy Hill transforms personal experience into allegory, using surreal and symbolic elements to speak to the artist’s journey. The apple recalls ancient temptation, the nailed heart evokes devotion and entrapment, and the title itself challenges the comfort we take in familiar struggles. With textured detail and deliberate unease, this piece invites prolonged reflection.
Details
Limited Edition of 9
12”L 12”W 15”T
37lbs
Mounted on a wood base
About The Artist
Jimmy Hill is a well-established Texas sculptor whose bronze work reflects a lifetime of storytelling and craftsmanship. An artist without limits, Hill moves fluidly between sculpture, drawing, and music—each medium enriching the other. With decades of experience in the lost wax casting process, his work resonates with emotional depth, technical mastery, and timeless form.
Click to view full artist profile.
Delivery Options:
Pick up directly at the galleryby appointment after purchase.
Local delivery - for collectors in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, scheduling arranged after purchase.
Nationwide Shipping -please fill out our shipping inquiry form so we can provide a custom quote based on size, weight, and destination.
Purchase Inquiry
Please click here to fill out out purchase inquiry form.
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