Horsetails
Elusive Quality
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The stallion Elusive Quality was foaled in 1993, and finished his career with nine wins to his credit. At age five, he set a new world record for one mile on turf in the 1998 Poker Handicap; his time of 1:31.63 remains unbeaten. Elusive Quality retired to stud in 1999 and has since produced champions such as Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Smarty Jones and Breeders' Cup and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes winner Raven's Pass. Elusive Quality's tail hair has been generously donated by Darley at Jonabell Farm in Lexington, Kentucky.
Darley at Jonabell Farm
Stephen Powell
A graduate of Centre College with a bachelor's degree in ceramics, Stephen Powell was pursuing his master's degree in ceramics at Louisiana State University when he discovered the art of glassblowing. Now renowned on a national and international level for his glasswork, he has taught workshops and presented his artwork around the globe, and has had the distinct honor of being one of only eight Americans invited to display work at the Venezia Aperto Vetro in the Palazzo Ducale in Venice, Italy.
About the Project
Fifty-two artists from around the country have been chosen and each given small replicas of a violin and bow. Each artist has been assigned an unforgettable, beloved horse and has created a work of art. Artists have worked with paint, glass, metal, and other mediums. Their only charge was to embrace either the image or spirit of their horse. Horses include well-known Thoroughbreds, as well as other breeds represented in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™.
Each piece will be on display at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™. During the Games, a silent auction will take place, with all proceeds go to the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra’s Partners in Education, a program benefiting the children in high-risk areas of Kentucky through music education.
Please take the time to enjoy our art gallery (link to gallery), learn more about our special events (link to special events), and shop in our retail area for your very own HORSETAILS® 2010 merchandise. If you have questions about the project or would like more information, please contact us.
The Presentation
Each completed work of art is professionally mounted on linen mat board and framed in an antique black wooden slant-top shadow box. Framed by Lexington’s premiere sporting arts framer, the finished size measures 13.25" x 17".
