Clifford's Dwelling, South Rim, Grand Canyon Painting

At any time, I could head to the middle of the forest, strip off my clothes, and dive into a river to wash off the sins of contemporary society in the primordial essence of nature. Knowing I have this freedom is how I get through my day, and that freedom hinges on access to America’s public lands. At the same time, I’m drawn to the idea of owning the pristine interior spaces and vast exterior views that fill slick home design magazines and click-bait listicles. Somewhere along the way, my definition of happiness has become wrapped up in this contemporary fantasy. The Department of the Interior is a series of paintings depicting the intersection of unmolested nature and the culture that seems hell-bent on destroying it, framed through the “dwelling” and our American culture of ownership and design. Persnickety interiors frame views of endangered public lands, such as Yosemite and Joshua Tree national parks, or lush greenery. These pairings highlight the problematic relationships among ownership, freedom, desire, and control.

Painting:acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:80 W x 86 H x 2.8 D in

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