Reflections at the End of the Trail - Black and White
by Gregory Ballos
Title
Reflections at the End of the Trail - Black and White
Artist
Gregory Ballos
Medium
Photograph - Black And White Photography - Digital Art
Description
Black and white Native American artwork sculpture reflecting upon the infinity pool after sunset at Top of the Rock near Branson, Missouri, USA.
ABOUT THE END OF THE TRAIL STATUE: This End of the Trail statue is located near Branson, Missouri. The original End of the Trail is a sculpture located in Waupun, Wisconsin, United States. The sculpture depicts an American Indian man hanging limp as his horse comes to an abrupt halt just prior to momentum carrying him over an unseen precipice.
The sense of an instantaneous stop was created by showing the horse's back legs airborne, as well as his mane, tail and the brave's ponytails rushing forward. The rider's body appears slightly forward of the normal riding position, indicating that the act has begun. In similar works of art, a precipice is clearly seen. However, the scenic context of the full-size sculpture is left deliberately ambiguous, thus preserving the dignity of the rider who chooses death rather than acceding to a life devoid of the freedom his people once enjoyed.
The designer intended the sculpture as an empathetic tribute to the intense feeling of betrayal and loss felt by American Indians as well as the tragic consequences of the exploitation brought upon them as a people. Thus, the name of the sculpture serves both a literal and symbolic purpose.
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April 2nd, 2018
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