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 Journey (2002) by Brenda Flynn - Ocala, Florida Posted by:  401Photos
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"Journey" (2002) by Brenda Flynn is on display at the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, Florida. Her mosaic tile-covered fiberglass horse was created as part of the Marion Cultural Alliance "Horse Fever" public art project and auction.
Waymark Code: WM177QE
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2022
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"Journey" (2002) by Brenda Flynn is on display in the main lobby at the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, Florida. The piece is covered from head to hoof in mosaic tile swirls contrasting with round dark glass gem stones meandering throughout the surface. The horse sculpture is mounted to a low pedestal by the plate glass windows at the front of the museum. A title card is mounted to a slim post on the base:
Brenda Flynn (American, b. 1955)
Journey, 2002
Mosaic tile on fiberglass armature
Gift of Laurie and David Jones
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Journey is one of 52 horse statues created for
the "Horse Fever" event in 2002. These
decorated works are scattered around Marion
County and celebrate our equine heritage.
About the "Horse Fever" project, from Marion Cultural Alliance:
Horse Fever History
The Horse Fever public art project was created in 2001 by Marion Cultural Alliance with help from the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association. The Horse Fever herd has stood as a testament to the unification of culture and community. Early support for the project resulted in 53 artists’ designs for the hand-painted horses. The herd was displayed throughout the Ocala area. Furthermore, the popularity of Horse Fever has produced unique memorabilia such as posters, mugs, a commemorative book and miniature statues. All of which are available for purchase at the Brick City Center for the Arts, home of Marion Cultural Alliance. In 2005, MCA created a traveling herd of horses, dubbed Horse Fever in Motion. Then in 2011, to commemorate the Horse Fever 10th year anniversary, MCA created a new herd featuring 31 new artists’ designs. These horses have traveled to events all over Ocala and are deeply cherished by our community.
Physical Address:
Appleton Museum of Art
4333 E Silver Springs Blvd
Ocala, FL US
Horses Name: Journey
Background Story:
See long description.
Web site: Not listed
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