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08-NOV-2017

'Blue Horse'

“Blue Horse” by B.K. Adams consists of a life-size blue fiberglass sculpture of a horse. The horse's left flank exposes a cavity filled with six yellow bicycle wheels. Attached to the horse's back are a fuchsia pink bicycle seat and handlebars, the handlebars attached at the withers, and the bicycle seat attached at the hindquarters. Painted onto the horse's left hindquarter in white is the number [3], and the horse's left back leg is painted gold. Faux fur is attached to the sculpture in several places, including at the top of the horse's head, the tail, and the proper right front and rear fetlocks, just above the hooves. Black yarn is wrapped around the proper left front and rear fetlocks. The artwork is attached to a self base that has four double wheels, one at each corner. (from the National Museum of African American History and Culture website)

Enjoying the river, posted earlier.

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Julie Oldfield06-Jan-2018 17:54
Very interesting piece and well captured. V
Gill Kopy04-Jan-2018 05:14
Strange - I'm thinking the horse looks sad at what was replacing him/her ?? V
globalgadabout03-Jan-2018 23:33
certainly an intriguing work, if somewhat odd too...the piece on the wall seems full of exuberance..
Stephanie03-Jan-2018 22:40
A creative & fun display! Great capture Helen@ V
Nick Paoni03-Jan-2018 21:57
A great documentary shot with excellent colors and clarity.
exzim03-Jan-2018 20:49
I love the photo of the river, the blue horse not so much
Colin Storey03-Jan-2018 20:26
Impressive work of art and image of it.
Tom Munson03-Jan-2018 20:21
This is a cool sculpture. Nice shot!
Jim Coffman03-Jan-2018 19:07
This is a most unusual sculpture.. Nicely captured, Helen..
Chris Morton03-Jan-2018 18:08
could get the rider confused