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Bronze sculpture by Scott Rogers of a larger then life American Bison

American Bison Monument

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6’9″H x 11’6″W
Edition of 10

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Scott’s Piece Description

I love iconic images of Americana (i.e. The Grand Canyon, Texas Longhorns, The Giant Redwoods).

The “American Bison” is one such iconic image. Can we, of this era, (we who call “Animal Control” if a stray dog shows up out of place) come close to imagining the sounds made by of millions upon millions of bison as they rolled across the prairie? Can our minds even wrap around the sight of these unchecked animals moiling in movement for days…..as they come into view and pass into the horizon? Pondering such thoughts….adjectives abound: “Majesty”, “Power”, “Nobility”.

I find a dichotomy, of sorts, with the bison. Here is an animal, one of the most powerful beasts on earth, yet it is not a predator. It’s content to be left alone, eat grass and move on to the next range to graze.

I like to think that what our nation holds as the “American Spirit” can be found and witnessed in the bison. Here is power in the individual, instincts towards protection of self and others, oriented towards family and not predatory.

Curator Review

Curator Review

Scott Rogers’ American Bison is a powerful embodiment of the spirit of the West—majestic, noble, and self-reliant. Offered in both a commanding 6’9″ monument and a finely detailed 12″ maquette, the sculpture captures the grounded strength of the bison in mid-stride, head low and muscles tensed. Rather than aggression, this is power at it’s best—an animal with no need to dominate, yet entirely unyielding.

Rogers’ dynamic form and texture suggest motion across an endless plain, while the bison’s stoic posture hints at a deeper stillness. It’s a compelling paradox: wild yet peaceful, immense yet restrained. That balance resonates deeply with American ideals—of freedom, quiet strength, and dignity without boast.

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