Steve Wrubel: Rodeo Revisited
Upcoming exhibition
Overview
Steve Wrubel
Cole
archival print on acrylic
48 x 48 inches, edition of 8
60 x 60 inches, edition of 8
72 x 72 inches, edition of 5
60 x 60 inches, edition of 8
72 x 72 inches, edition of 5
“Finding a way to get in the dirt without getting in the way, and not getting run over by a 1500 pound wild horse is all part of the chase, the excitement and what takes to become a part of the image. To really feel and become a part of the energy and chaos and turn it in to a split second representation of that amazing dance between man and animal.” Steve Wrubel
Steve Wrubel captures the grit and dertermination of Rodeo athletes. In his large-scale images the delicate balance, and dance between rider and animal. Wrubel uses graphic and technological techniques to stop the action of those on horse or bull riding. The rodeo is a way of life largely untouched by modernity. Like the cowboys he follows, Wrubel values the skill and connection it takes to work with animals and land. Both seek to tame the wild, if only for a few fleeting seconds. Through these moments, Steve captures the raw beauty of the American West—an image of both artistry and enduring spirit.
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