– the clouds take on shapes almost recognizable – the waves on the shore offer smooth gestures in the sand – the gravestone inscription weathers such that it appears to have lost all form … but not quite This is hylography – the process of emergence and disappearance, intentional or unintentional, of graphical form out…
entropy
Ruin Memories
The Ruin Memories project is drawing to a close. Here is the introduction to the final portfolio: Modernity is rarely associated with ruins. In our everyday comprehension ruins rather bring to mind ancient and enchanted monumental structures; an archaeological dream world featuring celebrities such as Machu Picchu, Pompeii and Angkor Wat. Yet never have so…
Boonville CA
The old apple tree today. Last year – [Link] Also – [Link] More – archaeographer.com
Anderson Valley
Up from Boonville. An old apple tree. Few are now left. The valley is turning from fruit trees and sheep farming to Pinot Noir. We heard that our friends at Lazy Creek Vineyards, an idyllic spot near Philo, have just been bought by a large Nevada-based corporation. See also a gallery of images at –…
end of industry
End of industry – remains of fishing on this tidal island in the borders of England/Scotland.
the patina of preservation
Boonville, northern California. Up for the weekend with Sam and Angie. The general store on the main street – organic produce in the oldest working refrigerators I’ve seen. On the aura of Polaroids and the temporality of color see my blog for 12 September on the physiognomy of nostalgia.
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