Modern West is pleased to present Year of the Horse, an exhibition of works inspired by the symbolism of the Chinese New Year Fire Horse. The group show features artworks by Shonto Begay, Michael Coles, Phil Epp, Alexandra Fuller, Jim Jacobs, Lenka Konopasek, Stanley Natchez, Kevin Red Star, Ben Steele, Billy Schenck, and Mike Whiting, on view at Modern West June 19 through August 1, 2026.
The Year of the Horse highlights artworks that literally and figuratively symbolize the 2026 Chinese New Year. Showcasing direct representations and interpretations of this symbol, the exhibition creates a dynamic portrait of the horse through sculpture, painting, photography, and mixed media artworks in the context of the contemporary American West.
Celebrate the exhibition at the gallery with us Friday, June 19 and Friday, July 17 for Salt Lake Gallery Stroll!
YEAR OF THE HORSE / JUNE 19 – AUGUST 1, 2026
Mike Whiting | Horse, 2026 | automotive paint, steel | 72 x 74 x 16 in. | $36,000
Mike Whiting | Lucky Horse Screen, 2026 | automotive paint, steel | 71.5 x 88 x 1.5 in. | $14,000
Mike Whiting | Horse Shoes + Stake (yellow), 2026 | automotive paint, steel | 15 x 9 x 9 + (4) 7.5 x 7 x 5 in. | $1,600
Mike Whiting | Desert Wanderer (green) 2026 | automotive paint, steel | 9.5 × 15 × 3 in. | SOLD
Mike Whiting | Mustang for Luis (small), 2026 | automotive paint, steel | 13 × 8 × 3 in. | SOLD
Mike Whiting | Desert Wanderer (yellow), 2026 | automotive paint, steel | 19 x 30 x 6 in. | $4,500
Mike Whiting | Horse Shoes + Stake (turquoise) 2026 | automotive paint, steel | 15 x 9 x 9 + (4) 7.5 x 7 x 5 in. | $1,600 (set)
Mike Whiting | Ghost Rider, 2026 | automotive paint, steel, Ford hood | 45 × 79 × 8 in. | $8,500
Mike Whiting | Blocked Horse (orange,blue), 2026 | automotive paint, steel | 22 × 22 × 9 in. | $5,000
Mike Whiting | Horse (small, yellow), 2026 | automotive paint, steel | 9.5 × 9.5 × 3 in. | SOLD
Mike Whiting | Mustang for Luis, 2026 | automotive paint, steel | 39 × 24 × 10.5 in. | $8,000
Ben Steele | Cowpuncher Pencils, 2026 | oil on canvas | 50 × 40 in. | $16,000
Ben Steele | Sketchy Territory, 2026 | oil on panel, mixed media frame | 24 x 29 x 4 in. | $10,800
Stanley Natchez | Campbell Soup (Mom + Dad Victory Ride) | oil on canvas | 48 × 72 in. | Please contact gallery for pricing.
Stanley Natchez | Capturing Horses On The Holy Red, 2026 | mixed media on canvas | 18 × 40 in. | $6,800
Stanley Natchez | Capture The Flag, 2026 | mixed media on canvas | 11 x 14 in. | $1,800
Stanley Natchez | Ten Bears (Something I Remember), 2026 | mixed media on canvas | 48 × 20 in. | $8,800
Stanley Natchez | Postcard From Santa Fe, 2026 | mixed media on canvas | 22 × 30 in. | $4,000
Stanley Natchez | Bringing Horses, 2026 | mixed media on canvas | 11 x 14 in. | $2,200
Stanley Natchez | Two Beaded Horses, 2026 | mixed media on canvas | 20 × 16 in. | $2,800
Stanley Natchez | American Horses, 2026 | mixed media on canvas | 20 x 16 in. | $2,400
Stanley Natchez | Victory Ride, 2026 | mixed media on canvas | 18 × 22 in. | $3,000
Michael Coles | Waiting, 2018 | archival pigment print | 44 3/8 x 28 3/4 in. | $3,000 | edition 1 of 5
Michael Coles | Eye, 2026 |archival pigment print | 43.5 × 28.75 in. | $3,000 | edition 1 of 5
Kevin Red Star | Thunder Sky, 2024 | acrylic on canvas | 36 x 36 in. | $40,000
Billy Schenck | Horses from Heaven | archival pigment print | 38 × 55.5 in. | Please contact gallery for pricing.
Lenka Konopasek | Bronco 3, 2019 | oil on canvas | 20 × 20 in. | $3,800
Lenka Konopasek | Bronco 4, 2019 |oil on canvas | 20 × 20 in. | $3,800
Lenka Konopasek | Bronco 2, 2019 | oil on canvas | 20 × 20 in. | $3,800
Lenka Konopasek | The Kick, 2026 | oil on canvas | 40 × 30 in. | $7200
Lenka Konopasek | Spectacle, 2023 | oil on canvas | 36 × 48 in. | $8400
Jim Jacobs | Mika's Ponytail 11, 2022 | willow, human hair | 39 x 5 x 3 in. | $1,500
Jim Jacobs | Mika's Ponytail, 2017 | willow branch with human hair grafts and graphite | 15 x 8 x 3 in. | $1,200
Jim Jacobs | Mika's Ponytail 2, 2017 | willow branch with human hair grafts and graphite | 18 x 6 x 4 in. | $1,200
Alexandra Fuller | Dissolution 01, 2023 | salt print | 23 x 30 in. | $3,800 | edition 1 of 3
Alexandra Fuller | Dissolution 03, 2023 | salt print | 23 x 30 in. | $3,800 | edition 1 of 3
Alexandra Fuller | Dissolution 02, 2023 | salt print | 23 x 30 in. | $3,800 | edition 1 of 3
Phil Epp | Turbine Field, 2022 | acrylic on board | 30 x 40 in. | $8,500
Phil Epp | Hobble, 2022 | acrylic on board | 14 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. | $6,500
Phil Epp | Overlook, 2026 | acrylic on board | 30 x 40 in. | $8500
Shonto Begay | Night Thirst, 2022 | acrylic on canvas | 36 x 24 in. | $6,500
Shonto Begay | Winter Rides In, 2022 | acrylic on canvas | 40 x 30 in. | $8,500
Shonto Begay | Pause In Blue, 2026 | acrylic on canvas | 12 x 16 in. | $3,000