George Cisneros (San Antonio)
Atomic Spur, 2002
Brushed aluminum, neon, and LED
Fabrication by Capital Manufacturing
George Cisneros’ Atomic Spur consists
of a three-dimensional silver atom made of LED lights,
which are sequenced rapidly to depict the motion of
the electrons and protons of the atom. This shape
is attached to a boot band, which is constructed of
brushed aluminum and outlined in a double line of
neon.
Cisneros explains the symbolic significance
behind Atomic Spur by saying, “[The Atomic Spur]
began as a celebration of the silver atom, the substance
of the finest of spurs. For over 400 years, explorers,
horsemen, ranchers and collectors have prized spurs
made from Durango’s silver mines. It is not
surprising that the spur was chosen as an icon and
name for our ABA and NBA teams.”
Cisneros is a native San Antonian who
received a BA in Music from the University of Houston
and a Masters of Music Composition from Ohio State
University. He has exhibited his artwork and performed
at both national and international venues.
