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We Chase the Wind and Shoot at Shadows
Specifications:
22″H x 13″W x 14″D
Edition of 30
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Scott’s Piece Description
During the late 1800’s, the ‘United States Cavalry Trooper’ played an influential part in settling the Southwest. At this time, the Indian wars were in full swing. Geronimo and his band (as well as other Indian tribes) terrorized settlers and travelers across the territory. The Apache were famed for their fierceness in battle and resourcefulness in evading capture. The Chiricahua Apache dwelt among the Sierra Madre Mountains in southeast Arizona.
In describing the military’s efforts to apprehend the apache warriors, one soldier said, “We chase the wind and shoot at shadows”.
To combat this threat, military forts were established throughout Arizona in order to maintain government control and protect white settlers.
This sculpture of, “THE TROOPER”, honors the men who valiantly served their country in the UNITED STATES CAVALRY during this perilous time. It is accurate down to the last detail. Take a moment and notice the 45-70 carbine, the leather strap and clip that secures the rifle to the soldier, the silk scarf worn inside the collar to prevent chaffing by the wool shirt, U.S. military issue spurs, boots, gloves, hat, pants, holster and sidearm.
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Curator Review
Rendered with reverence and exacting historical detail, We Chase the Wind and Shoot at Shadows captures the grit and weariness of a lone U.S. Cavalry trooper during the Apache Wars of the late 1800s. Sculptor Scott Rogers pays tribute to the soldiers stationed across the Southwest, who tracked elusive warriors through rugged terrain—often chasing echoes and shadows rather than visible foes.
The figure crouches in alert readiness, his 45-70 carbine gripped across his lap, every article of his uniform authentically portrayed—from the silk neck scarf guarding against a coarse wool collar to the weight of the cartridge belt and canteen slung behind him. His posture evokes exhaustion and vigilance in equal measure. Mounted on a raw, organic base, this sculpture invites close study, honoring those whose service helped shape—and survive—the American frontier.
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