Mateo by Kimerlee Curyl
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Tell Me MoreKimerlee Curyl has dedicated her career to the magnificent wild horses that roam the plains of our great country. Curyl has an amazing ability to capture the pure essense of the animals. This release showcases the independent nature and innate sense of freedom reflected in every move the horse makes. With a wind-whipped mane and flying tail, Mateo majestically rules his domain. Mateo means "Gift from God." The artist says, "Spending five days with Mateo out on the land was the closest I have ever felt to God.....everything was perfect while immersed in his world. The herd with which Mateo lived was over 300 strong. Shortly after I left, most of the herd was quietly removed, leaving only about 30 horses to roam the thousands of acres of land. Many of the herd's families were separated in the round-up. My hope is that Mateo was left to be the good leader I observed. These amazing creatures are gifts.....they deserve no less than our respect." About The ArtistLoving everything "horse" for as long as she can remember, Kimerlee's life, thus far, makes perfect sense. The Hollywood dream moved her West from Minnesota, but it was the heart of a horse that changed everything. Working on both sides of the camera, Kimerlee has the natural ability of capturing emotion and delivering dramatic and evocative imagery. Her first solo show debuted in Los Angeles with record-breaking gallery sales. Her work appears in many prestigious galleries and is held in private, international collections. Kimerlee's work also has been in numerous advertising campaigns, product brandings, and magazine covers. Kimerlee works with all breeds and travels extensively to photograph some of the most beautiful horses in the world. She loves them all passionately, but a corner of her heart beats faster when it comes to America's legendary wild horses. She has spent time on the rangelands, immersed into enormous herds of wild horses, experiencing and becoming a part of their world, telling their story through expressive moments captured in time. Dedicated to the cause of the wild horses for many years, Kimerlee hopes to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of these creatures and also to take an interest in helping preserve their historic place. As a voice for these living legends, she continues to educate through art and awareness. She donates her time and efforts to Return to Freedom, American Wild Horse Sanctuary, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting over 200 wild horses and burros. Kimerlee left Los Angeles in 2009 and moved with her beautiful mare, Sequoia, to the Santa Ynez Valley surrounded and inspired daily by what she loves most, horses. The artist says, "We must be the voice for these living legends....they are our heritage. We built this great nation by holding onto their manes and riding the spirit of their hearts. To lose them would be a tragically-irresponsible disrespect to our past, present, and future." View Related SubjectsMore Info |
