Short Fuse on a Slack Rope, (sculpture).

Short Fuse on a Slack Rope, (sculpture).

Young, Justin I., Jr., 1952- , sculptor.

Green, Dorothy, assistant.

Munro, Polly, assistant.

Crist, LueAnne, assistant.

Western Sculpture, founder.

Short Fuse on a Slack Rope, (sculpture).

1992. Cast 1993. Copyrighted 1993. Dedicated July, 1993.

Sculpture: bronze; Base: cement.

Sculpture: approx. 50 x 75 x 47 in.; Base: approx. 40 1/2 x 60 1/2 x 43 in. (350 lbs.).

Justin Young (On sculpture:) To my parents, Justin and Alice who taught me perseverance and to Linda Justin III, Elizabeth, and John, for whom I persevere (Inlaid plaque on front of base, raised lettering:) "Short Fuse On A Slack Rope"/by JUSTIN YOUNG, JR./Perseverance is the virtue of the West, symbolized by this determined cowboy, roping an equally determined bull. Like a fractious bull, land may/be owned, but it cannot always be controlled. Therefore, this monument is dedicated to the pioneers of Prowers County who lassoed an untamed/country, then held on tight!--Ava Betz/Commissioned by the Southeast Colorado Arts Council and presented to the City of Lamar by the following donors,/(list of names in three columns follows)/A Cowboy has indispensable tools to help him take the West. One was his cow pony, the other was the "Iron horse"--the railroad. Together/they united a western empire of land to an eastern empire of commerce. The location of this monument pays tribute to the union of rancher and/railroad in the settlement of the West.--Ava Betz signed

A full grown bull charging toward a cowboy, who has just roped the bull from atop his horse. The horse is on its front, proper right leg, with the other three legs suspended in air. The sculpture is mounted upon a tiered base.

Portrait male -- Hasser, Doug -- Full length

Occupation -- Other -- Cowboy

Animal -- Cattle

Outdoor Sculpture -- Colorado -- Lamar

Administered by City of Lamar, City Maintenance, 103 North 2nd, Lamar, Colorado 81052

Located Colorado Welcome Center, South side, Lamar, Colorado

The sculpture was commissioned by the Southeast Colorado Arts Council and funded by the sale of miniatures of the art work for $400 apiece. The sculpture is dedicated to the pioneers of Prowers County and pays tribute to the union of ranchers and railroads in the area. The inspiration for the sculpture came from Lamar cowboy Doug Hasser, who also served as the model for the sculpture's cowboy. The "V" brand on the sculpture is Hasser's own brand. The sculpture was made with the help of students from the artist's sculpture class at Lamar Community College. The students helped produce the miniatures and assisted with the sculpture. The sculpture's dedication marked the second anniversary of the Colorado Welcome Center.

IAS files contain full transcription of names on base plaque; and articles from State of the Arts 10 (Winter 1992) and 11 (Summer 1993): pg. 14.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Colorado survey, 1994.

State of the Arts 10 (Winter 1992): cover.

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