The Spirit of the Broncos, 1970, Alfred Kober (American 1937- )
Welded steel
Commissioned by University President John Barnes
Created by retired art professor Alfred Kober (1968-1999), The Spirit of the Broncos stands as one of the most iconic art pieces on campus. Since its inception, the steel has rusted, creating the coloration that we now associate with the appearance of the sculpture. Kober intended this effect to emphasize the work’s relationship to the nature around it and the physical properties of the steel itself.