The Sculptor of Desert Sands and Aztec Visions Donald Horr, born Donald Albert Horr in 1902, was an American sculptor whose hands breathed life into the rugged textures of the Mojave Desert and the ancient echoes of Mesoamerican heritage. His journey began far from the sun-drenched landscapes that would later define his aesthetic, originating in the quietude of Prentice, Wisconsin. A life marked by physical resilience, Horr battled rheumatic fever from a young age—a condition that necessitated homeschooling and fostered an early, profound intimacy with literature and the quiet sanctuary of t…