I’m happy to include this piece of art in the blog. I think it is fantastic! I asked Bryan if he would write something about it and this is what he sent:
To understand why I made “Coyote” you first must have some idea of what Burning Man is. The festival takes place in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada and is attended by thousands of people who enjoy open spaces and the freedom to live freely, not unlike Coyotes themselves.
2013 was the 5th year of my receiving an art grant from Burning Man. In past work for Burning Man I had made insects, birds, snakes and architectural pieces but never a four legged animal. I am a professional sculptor and some of my most successful work includes life-sized horses, a bull, and a lion.
I decided to build “Coyote”, but on a monumental scale, for the event as it seemed the natural four legged animal given the context. At 26′ tall, this giant beast is climbable and has a rotating head that can turn into the wind. Weighing in at 7 tons, this steel and stainless steel creature will be with us for many years to come, as I am sure wild coyotes will be too.
Bryan Tedrick
Coyote Yipps 
Sep 08, 2013 @ 18:17:39
This is absolutely stunning. I love that the natural landscape and horizon also become part of the work… so soulful!
Sep 08, 2013 @ 21:23:08
Good posting!
Impressive sculpture– & an impressive foto of it, I think.
:-)
Sep 10, 2013 @ 17:08:33
Great poece of art … But where is it now?
Sep 11, 2013 @ 15:47:48
Bryan sent me this response: Coyote is going to a festival 9/18 called Symbiosis. I also have a couple of potential buyers and will know more soon.
-Bryan
Jul 07, 2015 @ 23:35:05
Any updates on the location of Coyote today? I’d love to see it, too.
Jul 08, 2015 @ 16:39:39
“Hi Janet, Coyote was sold to Wilson Winery: 1960 Dry Creek Road in Healdsburg,CA. It’s placed on the lawn outside the winery so you can check it out anytime the winery is open. Great wine there too! -Bryan”
Jul 10, 2015 @ 01:19:53
Thank you Yipps! Planning my visit to Healdsburg now…
Jul 10, 2015 @ 01:21:37
Hi Invicta —
You are welcome! If you’d like to send me your thoughts, photos, etc., please do! Janet
Jul 21, 2015 @ 20:07:51
Found it, and it’s amazing! Definitely worth the drive. I don’t see a way to post photos here or an email contact, but took a bunch of photos, so email me.
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Sep 15, 2013 @ 15:00:01
Fantastic! Would love to see it in person.