Mountain Horse

Artist Statement: The American West with its naked landscape and vast spaces inspires Francis Fox’s work. Fox captures digital scans of both geologic features and persistent human artifacts, then uses traditional processes such as modeling, carving, and casting to create his sculptures. Physical objects have a special impact in the expansive spaces of the American West. Their presence is a testimony to life and resilience. Life forms tend to reach for the sky, and humans build monuments that represent a perennial dance with the forces of nature.