The word
Arsata (pronounced ahr-sah-tah) is from the Mandan Indian language meaning big-horned animal.This treatment of this piece was a departure for me as all my other work is traditional.
But I felt it needed to be more interpretive, so I decided to stylize the entire presentation. I think the contemporary technique enhances the concept.
This piece features polished bronze, a unique
patina on the horns and is based on a walnut pedestal. The entire piece stands about 65" tall.
Arsata won top honors in the 1986 North American Sculpture Exhibition.