Sculptor Michael Naranjo Soars to Historical Career Heights
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --New Mexico based sculptor Michael Naranjo soared to historical career heights last week, when he became the firstartist to examine the iconicEnd of the Trailsculpture, with just the use of his hands.
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- ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --New Mexico based sculptor Michael Naranjo soared to historical career heights last week, when he became the firstartist to examine the iconicEnd of the Trailsculpture, with just the use of his hands.
- Naranjo, blinded by a grenade in the Vietnam War, said touching the masterpiece, by James Earle Fraser, was a lifelong dream.
- As a source of inspiration, Naranjo has traveled the world to "see" through touch renowned pieces of artwork including Michelangelo'sDavid.
- Michael Naranjo rides a scissor lift to examine the "End of the Trial" at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.