Abe Morris, Bull Rider & Rodeo Announcer, Mesquite, Texas
Artist
Don Russell
(American, born 1953)
Date2016, printed 2017
Mediumdigital inkjet color print on paper
Dimensions22 × 17 inches (55.9 × 43.2 cm)
Image: 18 1/16 × 12 inches (45.9 × 30.5 cm)
Image: 18 1/16 × 12 inches (45.9 × 30.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of the artist, 2017
Object number2017.1.5
ClassificationsPhotographs
Label TextThis photograph is part of a portfolio of Cowboys of Color. In an artist’s statement Russell said, “I’m not black. I’m not a cowboy. These photographs are of real people. They have real lives with real joys and sorrows. The intent of this portfolio is to make visible the modern black cowboy. It is today’s history and shows the continuation of this black rodeo and ranching tradition into our time.” Abe Morris became the first Black cowboy to obtain a PRCA rodeo announcer’s card. He also successfully competed as a bull rider. He is a motivational speaker, financial services advisor, and entrepreneur.
ProvenanceArtist; gifted May 4, 2017 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art
On View
Not on view
Don Russell
2015, printed 2017
