Horsetails
Fusaichi Pegasus
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With a name derived from his owner, Fusao, and "ichi" the Japanese word for "one," Fusaichi Pegasus performed to a level worthy of his name, winning the Kentucky Derby, the Wood Memorial Invitational, Jerome Handicap, and placing in the Preakness Stakes. He finished his career 6 - 2 0 of 9 starts, with earnings of $1,994,400. Fusaichi Pegasus' tail hair has been generously donated by Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky.
Ashford Stud
Philip High
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Philip High studied art at the University of Kentucky before moving to Atlanta, Georgia and turning to graphic design. Well respected and recognized for his graphic art over the years, winning national and international awards, High continued to work on his drawings and paintings outside of his graphic work. High began showing his paintings again in 1996, and has since been exhibited on many occasions and has earned two Kentucky Arts Council Professional Assistance Grants. For his violin of Fushaichi Pegasus, High chose the colors purple and gold to represent royalty and made the horse transparent to represent the mythical nature of the Pegasus. Recognizing the Japanese word "ichi," meaning "one," reflected in the horse's name, High places the "ichi" symbol over the a representation of the horse, marking his place as a champion.
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".
