Calpatria, Camp Dunlap slabs,
South of Salton Sea, adobe,
Straw, paint and persistence--
He secured dunes in plaster and
That meant much to me.
A world changes, as do we,
And Salvation Mountain is
Hope fixed in memory.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
A Polite Refusal To Succumb To Drought
[Dedicated to Leonard Knight --1931-2014-- indomitable gardener, artist]
Calpatria, Camp Dunlap slabs,
South of Salton Sea, adobe,
Straw, paint and persistence--
He secured dunes in plaster and
That meant much to me.
A world changes, as do we,
And Salvation Mountain is
Hope fixed in memory.
Calpatria, Camp Dunlap slabs,
South of Salton Sea, adobe,
Straw, paint and persistence--
He secured dunes in plaster and
That meant much to me.
A world changes, as do we,
And Salvation Mountain is
Hope fixed in memory.
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Apparently I am a "visual" person. I am entranced by the picture.
ReplyDeleteAs am I, Emma. Some who have seen the photo thought it was of a painting but it is an installation upon the desert. That is the real sky behind the mountain.
DeleteA fascinating scene and fully engaging sight. It is captivating and the tribute is beautiful. Now the Hope of Salvation Mountain is at work in other memories. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the this tremendous structure will continue to inspire. The Folk Art Society and Salvation Mountain, Inc. are actively seeking live-n caretakers for it.
DeleteGeo, this image really drew me in! I am a visual person as well! Great post, thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMost kind. Our photo shows only a portion of the installation. It's really worth further touring --lots great pictures of it online.
DeletePolite refusal. That's a nice, cute but powerful way to deal with drought. Amazing art.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lux. I too am amazed at what Mr. Knight did with the desert.
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