Bathed in the soft morning light, a weathered motel sign stands alone beneath a sky tinged with pink clouds. Once a beacon for weary travelers, it proudly advertises “COLOR TV by RCA,” promising modern comforts in each room. But the motel itself is long gone—erased from the landscape, leaving only this fading relic behind. The bold red letters contrast starkly with the muted, earthy tones of the surrounding landscape emphasizing the sign as a lone marker of human presence in an otherwise quiet, open expanse.

This abandoned sign speaks to a different era—one of roadside stops, family vacations, and the optimism of mid-century travel. Now, it serves as a monument to memory and impermanence. The acrylic medium adds a tactile depth, anchoring the structure in both time and place. As we view it, we may find ourselves reflecting on our own journeys, and the stories tied to places that no longer exist, yet still echo in the landscape.

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