The mustang sculpture garnered mixed reactions from the millions of travelers that go through the Denver International Airport. It’s difficult to miss the towering 32 feet structure, most especially its wild gleaming eyes that led to it being dubbed as “Bluecifer” one of the more common names given to the sculpture; other names are ‘Satan’s Steed’ and ‘Blue Devil Horse.’

The sculpture is from famed artist Luis Jimenez, whose most famous creations, namely ‘Man on Fire’ and ‘Vaquero’ were once on display at the Smithsonian Art Museum.

The mustang was the animal used as it is symbolizes the West, wild, strong and free. Two years before the sculpture was to be finished, it fell on Jimenez and caused his death, his sons then completed the sculpture and installed it last February 11, 2008.

Regardless of the reactions of the people, the sculpture will remain in place until 2013, with respect a city ruling to ensure that art will be given a chance to shine. With the controversy surrounding the piece, the artist’s widow said that ‘That’s what art is supposed to be. It’s supposed to be memorable and it has to evoke a feeling,’ ‘The worst thing for him would have been to be ignored.’