Steve Teeters | Rodeo Plaza: Legacy of the Land | 2008 | Various Metals | Rodeo Plaza, Historic Stockyards
Monumental spurs and decorative leather belts transport visitors of the Historic Stockyards into the legendary world of cattle drives and the old west. An immersive experience, Rodeo Plaza also includes artistic elements integrated into seating and architecture throughout the street – reminders of the industry that built Fort Worth – horseshoes, cowboy boots, and cattle brands, each inspiring images of ranchers and cattlemen driving their steers through the stockyards.
About the Artist
Artist Steve Teeters’ monumental sculptures bring to life the local legend: All things are bigger in Texas.Teeters grew up in Levelland and graduated from Texas Tech in 1987 with a degree in elementary education. He taught art in public middle schools for 22 years before deciding to open his own studio. After working as a glassblower for 10 years, he switched to creating sculpture in metal and mixed media. He worked primarily with metal in his foundry.