NARRATIVE: A rodeo clown, or bullfighter, is an athlete, protector and entertainer. Their role in American history dates back to the beginnings of competitive rodeo in the early 1900s when promoters hired cowboys to entertain crowds between events or during delays. This sculpture depicts the moment in time after the clown has done his job of diverting the bull's attention away from the fallen rider, when he suddenly realizes the bull's focus is on HIM.