The bronze sculpture was created by Chris Navarro, a Wyoming native, rodeo cowboy and premier sculptor of the west. Creating over 28 monumental bronze sculptures, he currently showcases his artwork in Navarro Gallery in Sedona, Ariz.
“Working on monuments is extremely time consuming and labor intensive. Requiring an initial design, creating a clay model, then casting it in bronze through the lost wax method,” said Navarro. “To know that my work will be standing in the sun long after I'm gone for future generations to experience and enjoy is thrilling. I love what I do for a living and hope others find the same joy and satisfaction in [my] work.”
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