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I was six years old the first time I came to Far West Texas. It is still the place I come to be centered and where I feel most myself. I like being under the huge skies, below the mountains, and in the middle of the subtleties of the desert.
It’s mysterious why this place – of everywhere I’ve ever been – made itself THE place. But it did.
Davis Mountains State Park, Texas
photographed 5.14.2024
ghost or saint
The church door is always locked when I’m there, so the best I can do is photograph the shadowy statue. (If I ever get inside, though, I will be sure to let you know.)
Sacred Heart Catholic Mission
Valentine, Texas
photographed 5.13.2024
niche (an impression)
I don’t know. Sometimes I think my work is too literal, too documentary.
And then there’s this…
Marfa, Texas
photographed 5.13.2024
giant, literally
Out on the edge of town you can find a giant homage to the iconic movie “Giant.” Don’t worry about getting directions: just keep going west until you see it.
Marfa, Texas
photographed 5.13.2024
desert gym
The town of Valentine, Texas, has a population of 73*, a library**, two cemeteries, a world-famous art installation***, and this open-air gym.
Valentine, Texas
photographed 5.13.2024
*That seems high, based on my observations.
**You can text the librarian if you want in, and they will “come right over”, according to the sign taped to the door. Also, they don’t reply to texts from unknown numbers.
***Prada Marfa.
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