Bartley Ranch to host “Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang in the Great Basin”
The exhibit explains the role of wild horses during the evolution and history of the American West.
Reno, Nevada. June 27, 2016. The Western Heritage Interpretive Center at Bartley Ranch Regional Park presents “Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang in the Great Basin” featuring photographs by Paula Morin depicting an uncommon view of the significance of the wild horse to the Great Basin. Wild horses conjure up an image of mythical proportions. Not only are they a reminder of our country’s emergence as a nation, their role in the evolution and history of the American West and their impact on Native American culture is profound.
What: “Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang in the Great Basin”
When: From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, July 1, 2016-July 29, 2016.
Where: Bartley Ranch Regional Western Heritage Interpretive Center at 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd. Reno, NV.
Background about the exhibit
The original photographs and narratives were made during 1999-2001,during which time Paula Morin photographed wild horse herds in their natural surroundings and recorded her discussions with people whose lives are most intimately connected with them. A synergy of image and word portrays the intricate relationship of wild horses to the culture and landscape of the Great Basin - from yesteryear to the present. The exhibition contains 21 Giclee prints made from Morin’s original hand-painted black and white photographs and is accompanied by an education guide written by Steve Pellegrini.
ABOUT Curated by Paula Morin and organized by the Nevada Arts Council, “Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang in the Great Basin” is part of Nevada Touring Initiative-Traveling Exhibition Program. It was funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nevada State Legislature. The Nevada Arts Council is a division of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.
More information:
Susan Boskoff, Executive Director
Nevada Arts Council
775-687-6690 or sboskoff@nevadaculture.org.
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