http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/inside-look-31.htm
This is a link to a podcast created by Ranger Pat Gammon, it lasts a little short of 12 minutes. During my artist residency Pat interviewed me about how I was experiencing the Canyon, he used our interview and some of my photos to create this podcast.
Hope you enjoy it!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Grand Canyon Jeweler's Bench Time Lapse Video
I did do some metalwork while in Grand Canyon with I very limited set of tools, it was definitely a challenge. I think of the work that I did as preliminary objects, sketches to help my hands have a memory of my thoughts and inspirations.
The Canyon- Clouds and Light
It has now been several weeks since my hike into the canyon, but I can still remember distinctly how differently I saw things on the rim...
I was pretty sure that I would wake up the morning following the ascent and be unable to walk, but surprisingly I felt great! I threw on my boots and headed outside to reacquaint myself with the view. Hiking to the bottom truly changed my perspective on the canyon and allowed me to see it in such new ways. I first noticed the amazing play of light and shadows on the buttes and side canyons- brilliant sun beams highlighting the intense texture of the landscape.
Next I realized that I could actually locate landmarks in the canyon. I gazed upon spots I had stared at for hours in the days before my hike and immediately saw things that had previously alluded me. I could see Bright Angel Trail, Indian Gardens and other significant stops along the way- and it was pretty shocking to see how far into the canyon I had actually been!
I was pretty sure that I would wake up the morning following the ascent and be unable to walk, but surprisingly I felt great! I threw on my boots and headed outside to reacquaint myself with the view. Hiking to the bottom truly changed my perspective on the canyon and allowed me to see it in such new ways. I first noticed the amazing play of light and shadows on the buttes and side canyons- brilliant sun beams highlighting the intense texture of the landscape.
Next I realized that I could actually locate landmarks in the canyon. I gazed upon spots I had stared at for hours in the days before my hike and immediately saw things that had previously alluded me. I could see Bright Angel Trail, Indian Gardens and other significant stops along the way- and it was pretty shocking to see how far into the canyon I had actually been!For me, taking the time to hike into the canyon truly allowed me to see it. I am so grateful for the experience and all of the inspiration inherent in it.
This is a Raven on the South Rim- The contrast of the tree/raven silhouette against the beautiful sky really caught my eye.
Elk munching on yucca- Wow! This guy was really huge. I watched him for some time before snapping this photo. Prior to the yucca he was eating juniper berries, using his antlers to rip branches from the tree or standing on his hind legs to reach higher limbs- again WOW!
This is a Raven on the South Rim- The contrast of the tree/raven silhouette against the beautiful sky really caught my eye.Elk munching on yucca- Wow! This guy was really huge. I watched him for some time before snapping this photo. Prior to the yucca he was eating juniper berries, using his antlers to rip branches from the tree or standing on his hind legs to reach higher limbs- again WOW!
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