The City of West Wendover in conjunction with the Nevada Arts Council presents:

“Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang in the Great Basin”.

This wonderful exhibit on display at the West Wendover City Hall through June 7th, features photographs by Paula Morin depicting an uncommon view of the significance of the wild horse to the Great Basin. Wild horses conjure up an image of mythical proportions. Not only are they a reminder of our country’s emergence as a nation, their role in the evolution and history of the American West and their impact on Native American culture is profound.

The original photographs and narratives were made during 1999-2001, during which time Paula Morin photographed wild horse herds in their natural surroundings and recorded her discussions with people whose lives are most intimately connected with them. A synergy of image and word portrays the intricate relationship of wild horses to the culture and landscape of the Great Basin -- from yesteryear to the present. The exhibition contains 21 giclee prints made from Morin’s original hand painted black and white photographs and is accompanied by an education guide written by Steve Pellegrini.

Curated by Paula Morin and organized by the Nevada Arts Council, “Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang in the Great Basin” is part of Nevada Touring Initiative-Traveling Exhibition Program. It was funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nevada State Legislature. The Nevada Arts Council is a division of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.

Stephen Reid, Artist Services Specialist/Installer
Nevada Arts Council
775.687.7108 or sreid@nevadaculture.org