In this artwork, how is the Description and history discussed?
The 12-foot (3.7 m) statue, cast in bronze by Reynaldo Rivera, was erected in 1994. The right foot of the statue was cut off on December 29, 1997, shortly before commemorations for the 400th anniversary, in 1998, of Oñate's arrival in New Mexico. A note was left at the scene that said "Fair is fair." The foot was recast. Some commentators suggested leaving the statue maimed as a symbolic reminder of the foot-amputating Acoma Massacre. A local filmmaker, Chris Eyre, was contacted by one of the two perpetrators, who said, "I'm back on the scene to show people that Oñate and his supporters must be shamed." The sculptor responded that chopping feet "was the nature of discipline of 400 years ago".In 2017 the statue's left foot was painted red, and the words "Remember 1680" (year of the Pueblo revolt) were written with paint on the monument's base.The county of Rio Arriba removed the statue on June 15, 2020. In 2023, The statue was moved to Española, New Mexico. During a rally on September 28, 2023 celebrating the postponement of the installation, a participant was shot. The suspected 23-year-old shooter, who had been trying to access the pedestal, fled by car but was taken into custody.
Española, New Mexico county of Rio Arriba Reynaldo Rivera Chris Eyre Pueblo revolt Acoma Massacre