Sure enough, the horse had a penchant for art. Krajewski sold Metro’s paintings to a local gallery, attracting international attention and buyers. (Krajewski also donated a large sum to racehorse-rescue programs.) Over the course of his career, Metro’s work would raise more than $80,000-some of the proceeds going to the horse’s experimental and very expensive bone-remodeling treatments. “When Metro started taking off, I was kind of living my dream through him,” says Krajewski in the film. “Even though Metro’s name is on, you know, that’s my artwork, too. Would I love to be a successful abstract artist? Sure I would. I’m not, but my horse is.”Ĭo-directors Pincosy and Egender told The Atlantic that Krajewski and Metro’s story revealed itself to be about more than just a painting horse. “What really drew us in was the fact there were multiple layers to this story,” Egender said. Yet both yearned for connection, and the fame from the paintings created an avenue.”Īccording to Pincosy, Ron loved Metro passionately, and also “saw him as a vehicle to achieve his dream-like a Little League father and his star athlete son.” “Both were hurt by the outside world, becoming isolated and feisty as a result. “It's one thing reading about or even watching a film of a horse that paints,” Egender said. “But to actually be in the barn and watch this massive animal take a paintbrush and make stroke after stroke is quite something to experience.” Egender admitted that he will never know if Metro was simply performing for treats. “Regardless, it was quite a feat for Ron to teach his horse to paint while seemingly enjoying it,” he said. While Metro’s experimental treatment was able to extend his life far beyond his original prognosis, the horse sadly succumbed to his leg injuries last spring. “His rambunctious attitude and health issues were a constant challenge, but we never gave up on him and he rewarded us by taking us on his amazing journey,” Krajewski wrote in a statement. We want to hear what you think about this article.The content relating to real estate for sale in this website comes in part from the Internet Data eXchange (IDX) program of METROLIST, INC., DBA RECOLORADO® Real estate listings held by brokers other than are marked with the IDX Logo. This information is being provided for the consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any other purpose. All information subject to change and should be independently verified.
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