by george fagnan

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CRAZY HORSE

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Crazy Horse (Lakota), literally "His-Horse-Is-Crazy" or "His-Horse-Is-Spirited" - September 5, 1877) was a Native American war leader of the Oglala Lakota. He took up arms against the U.S. Federal government to fight against encroachments on the territories and way of life of the Lakota people, including leading a war party at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in June 1876. After surrendering to U.S. troops under General Crook in 1877, Crazy Horse was fatally wounded by a military guard while allegedly resisting imprisonment at Camp Robinson in present-day Nebraska. He ranks among the most notable and iconic of Native American tribal members. Painted in a semi-abstract style, I wanted to convey the family oriented side of the man known as Crazy Horse. To represent his marriage I painted two broaches, hanging inside his tepee. His horse is returning alone for the last time. Crazy horse held a prestigious place in native history, historically and spiritually. His life as a family man is often overlooked and I think all people, especially those who have worked in the military, can relate to how he should be viewed. Not just as this brave warrior but as man with family and a concerned leader of his community. I wanted to capture the essence of not only his character but to visually express his visionary side.

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