Desert Scrolls
Death Valley's mud is always a source of fascination for me. After the big storms late last year, I knew there would be some interesting things to find. I came across this incredible wash this past December where a layer of mud had been deposited. As it dried out, it began to peel back on itself in these unbelievable ways. It was like looking at delicate scrolls or shavings of wood, each piece curled into a unique shape. The light gave the clay this deep purple color, which felt completely surreal. It’s a temporary art piece, created by the cycle of flood and drought, and I felt lucky to be there to see it before it all crumbled back to dust.
Death Valley's mud is always a source of fascination for me. After the big storms late last year, I knew there would be some interesting things to find. I came across this incredible wash this past December where a layer of mud had been deposited. As it dried out, it began to peel back on itself in these unbelievable ways. It was like looking at delicate scrolls or shavings of wood, each piece curled into a unique shape. The light gave the clay this deep purple color, which felt completely surreal. It’s a temporary art piece, created by the cycle of flood and drought, and I felt lucky to be there to see it before it all crumbled back to dust.