A celebration of the history and tradition of ranching in Texas and of the land that sustains it. Hand-forged, using centuries-old blacksmithing techniques, it honors the hard work and spirit of the men and women who pioneered ranching. The two constants are the wind and the grass. The grass speaks to abundance and resilience and is the very life-blood of the grasslands. The wind represents the passage of time – the movement and vitality of change that affects everything. The wind flows throughout and transforms from image to image, as time passes. The wind continues past the final images, symbolizing the changes yet to come and a future full of promise.
ARTIST: Paul Reimer
YEAR: 2023
MEDIA: Hand-forged iron
DIMENSIONS: 30' long x 4' high
LOCATION: National Ranching Heritage Center, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX