‍Artist's Notes

‍This abandoned Mission Style building and desert landscape is bathed in the soft glow of early morning light. The building is located in Death Valley, CA, across from the famous Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction. The harsh desert landscape, at this time of day, gives the viewer a feeling of tranquility, as the morning light gives an overall glow to the subject matter. The abandoned building, devoid of activity and people, suggests the isolation one feels in the desert. The small detached building in the background serves to further reinforce this isolated feeling.

Focusing on the American Iconic, I depict abandoned structures, forgotten signs, and distant memories with a contemporary approach toward color, composition, and abstraction. I isolate the subject matter, presenting the familiar in a way that encourages a second glance from a new perspective. This work, as with others of my work, focuses on places lost to time. These places remind us of our history, often overlooked but still visible if you step outside the ceaseless stream of progress.

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