Dominion represents the comeback of the almost extinct bison herd in the 19th century. The efforts of conservationists, scientists, ranchers, and the general public vaulted their momentum for the comeback. Dominion is made of barbed-wire and scrap metal. He’s big, bold, and beautiful just like they are out on the prairie – that is their dominion.
Jeff Best’s love for the outdoors has inspired him creatively through the medium of wire sculptures. More specifically, barbed-wire sculptures . Yes, the same old barbed-wire that has severed its original purpose by holding back livestock and defining a landowners boundary. Jeff rescues the "Devils Rope" off old fence posts and farm refuge dumps. He revitalizes the old guardian and gives it a new purpose and profound beauty through his original creations.
- Subject Matter: Bison
- Created: 2021
- Current Location: Grange Hall Creek (google map)
- Collections: Art on Parade People's Choice