Artist's Inspiration:

Maverick - Heroic-size bronze

As you traverse the expanse of arid sage and juniper from the west or east and break over the rimrocks to behold Prineville and the Crooked River Valley you know there is something special about this place.  This oldest central Oregon community has a rich history of strong, independent, and resourceful inhabitants.   When the railroad lines were built into central Oregon in the early 1900’s, Prineville was not included so they built their own – the only city owned railroad in the nation.  
There is a beauty and strength of character here that was captured excellently when they built a stone court house in 1909 that is widely considered the most attractive structure in this part of the world. 
This bronze sculpture serves to illustrate these attributes.  The mustang seems to represent the unbridled spirit of the folks who live here.  The wrangler could well be the world chasing after what Prineville and Crook County already have – natural beauty and uncomplicated lifestyle.  It remains to be seen whether or not he catches and domesticates this magnificent creature. 

 In an increasingly complex world we crave the apparent simplicity of the cowboy.  He doesn’t like tangled things  -  ropes,  minds.          James 5:12 puts it this way…” If you mean yes, say yes.  If you mean no, say no.”.