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.

8 comments:

  1. Apparently I am a "visual" person. I am entranced by the picture.

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    1. As 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.

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  2. A 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.

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    1. Hopefully the this tremendous structure will continue to inspire. The Folk Art Society and Salvation Mountain, Inc. are actively seeking live-n caretakers for it.

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  3. Geo, this image really drew me in! I am a visual person as well! Great post, thank you so much for sharing!

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    1. Most kind. Our photo shows only a portion of the installation. It's really worth further touring --lots great pictures of it online.

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  4. Polite refusal. That's a nice, cute but powerful way to deal with drought. Amazing art.

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    1. Thanks Lux. I too am amazed at what Mr. Knight did with the desert.

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