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Show i ho Intermouiitain Quarter Horse magazine feature story and cover layout honored the work of Ed Fraughton because they felt that horsemen in particular par-ticular would appreciate the tremendous realism he achieves with his horse subjects. sub-jects. "Bon Rider" is the title of the front cover picture and very impressive. In the tradition of the foremost fore-most western artists, the Inter-mountain Inter-mountain West's own Edward J. Fraughton of Salt Lake City is rapidly leinR acclaimed as the master of Old West Sculpture. It has been said that he will rank prominently among; history's his-tory's finest sculptors. That is quite a forecast for an artist who is only 33 years of age. As seen from samples displayed dis-played with the article and on the cover, Ed's work demonstrates a remarkable reverence for the real anatomy and intense feelings feel-ings of both animal and human subjects. He also manifests a strong, loving affinity for the Old West which his work portrays. por-trays. He says lie has been interested interest-ed in Old West art for as long as he can' remember. Perhaps his interest comes from his youthful days as a ranch hand while growing up in Park City, Utah where he was born. Upon graduation from high school in Park City, Ed took his professional training at the University Un-iversity of Utah where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. , He has also done extensive work at the University and lias studied under both Dr. A vard Fairbanks and Justin Fairbanks. Ed has been sculpturing full time for the past five years. In addition to displaying his western west-ern pieces he has also won national recognition for a min iature bust portrait of John F. Kennedy, a copy of which is on display in the Kennedy Memorial Memor-ial Library in Boston, Mass. This past year Ed held two large showings, one at the Texas Ranger Museum in Waco, Texas Tex-as and his work was displayed at the Linlon Plaza Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is scheduled for another large show this summer at the famous Whitney Museum at Cody, Wyo. Ed also found time to participate partic-ipate in the ownership and operation op-eration of a foundry for casting his work. However, he has recently re-cently sold his interest in that business. Ed's wife Ann is originally from Washington, D.C.andthe couple together with their four children reside inSalt Lake City where Ed maintains a studio in his home. The miracle of sculptures has been performed by man throughout the centuries. Few have been endowed with the ability to create form and life from nature's elements. In the sculpture of Ed Fraugh-ton Fraugh-ton you recognize a unique mastery mas-tery and spirit manifest in time-honored time-honored tradition realism. As one studies his work from every angle, an excellent knowledge of composition, design, anatomy and complete dedication to his craft are immediately apparent. Having already achieved wide recognition as a master of sculpture, Ed has completed many outstandingcommissions. From heroic monumental sculpture to small medallions, his modeling is equally superb. We here in Park City are very proud of the home-town boy who has made so much of his life and his part in history. Congratulations, Ed, keep up the good work. B.K. |