Wayne Porter is a small town, self-taught sculptor who had no art world experience or connections when he launched his sculpture park by planting his massive sculptures on the South Dakota prairie. It was the beginning of a journey that would eventually lead to national and international acclaim.
It wasn't easy.
How did he overcome the odds and get the grit to land on the list of America's top roadside attractions? "The Power of the Bull: Inside the Head of Sculptor Wayne Porter" tells the story of Porter Sculpture Park. As you read through the pages of my book, you'll find in-depth insight into Wayne's his life, his art, his art processes, his influences and inspiration, his business planning and how he first had to overcome himself.
When you think about the improbability of someone starting from where he did and ending up as a known artist and art entrepreneur, it's both astonishing and inspiring. My book takes you through the steps of his artistic and business journey in detail: the ups, the downs, the funny moments, and even the scary moments.
There's a sculpture index in the book that you can use as a reference for details about the art when you visit the sculpture park and take a self-guided tour. Wayne is on-site at the park but is greeting all visitors so he can't venture far from the welcome center to give individual tours. However, he does like to chat with all the visitors.
An authorized art biography with 50 photos, the "Power of the Bull: Inside the Head of Sculptor Wayne Porter" is available now on the Barnes and Noble website.
Sue Speck is also the author of another non-fiction book: The Lonely Grave: How a Homestead Murder in South Dakota Brought Closure 100 Years Later.
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