The Freedom Mare - University of Texas - Austin, TX - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

Located at 2110 San Jacinto Blvd on the University of Texas at Austin's main campus (right in front of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center), the statue consist of a leaping mare to portray freedom and victory. It was sculpted by Veryl Goodnight (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veryl_Goodnight), whose most famous pieces are known as "The Day the Wall Came Down" located in College Station, Texas and Berlin, Germany.

The sculpture was dedicated in 1995 by Bill Ham and the Autrey family in honor of their family member Cecile Autrey Ham. Per the nearby plaque:

"The Freedom Mare is the center piece from a monument of horses entitled "The Day the Wall Came Down." The monument was inspired by the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Artists in all mediums have long chosen the horse's majestic image to portray freedom and victory. This proud, leaping mare evokes the power of the female spirit and its role in achieving victory without violence.

"The Freedom Mare celebrates the life of Cecile Autrey Ham, whose gentle spirit, love of horses, deep affection for the University of Texas, lifelong pursuit of knowledge, and devotion to family and friends serve as an inspiration to us all."

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Freedom Mare Figure Type: Animal Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Veryl Goodnight Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: October 6, 1995 Materials used: Bronze Location: In front of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center at the University of Texas at Austin's main campus

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