About the Artist
As an artist, he has achieved many of the goals he set for himself. To date, his most prestigious commission is "Open Season" (a 13' monument of three mule deer), which was installed in front of the Governor's Mansion in Cheyenne in October, 2008.
As a sculptor, there are several awards Barajas considers his most prestigious, to date. Being selected as "Artist of the Year" in 1997, by the National Bison Association, and winning 1st Place Gold in 1999 from the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, and "Best of Show" twice(2007 and 2008) at the Western Spirit Art Show.
Barajas has these additional monuments in Cheyenne:
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"Open Season ” |
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Three mule deer leaping in unison over a slope dotted with
sage brush |
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Governor's Residence, Cheyenne, Wyoming |
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"Say Cheese” |
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Four teenagers in 1960’s attire clowning for the photographer’s camera |
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Lincoln Park, behind the former Johnson Junior High School |
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“Moment of Glory” |
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A large hand and baseball glove |
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Brimmer Park Softball Complex |
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“Blake and Tess” |
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Private commission depicting a young child who died at an early age, his cat “Tess” and his wagon |
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Lakeview Cemetery |
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“Russ” (Ed. #1) |
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Private commission by Mrs. Mary Ostlund, to be
installed at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, Cheyenne, Wyoming. |
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Cheyenne Botanic Gardens |
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“Russ” (Ed. #2) |
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Private commission by Mrs. Mary Ostlund, installed at
The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind,Smithtown, New York. |
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Smithtown, New York |
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“Gene Howard” |
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Likeness of Gene Howard, horticulturist, commissioned by the Friends of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Foundation |
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Cheyenne Botanic Gardens |
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“Buddies” |
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Two bull moose seemingly enjoying each other’s company like two old buddies. |
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Sierra Trading Post |
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Guadalupe Barajas
Guadalupe Barajas' sculpture "Tatanka" was featured on the cover of "Bison World" for being NBA's Artist of the Year in 1997.
Heart of the West
Five artists, including four from Wyoming, were honored at the "Heart of the West Invitational Bronze Show and Sale" western art exhibit October, 2007 in Lander.
Guadalupe Barajas won the Wind River Casino sponsored Best Native American Award for "Chief Little Shield."
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