Vertical Landscapes >>>Artist Statement
Across history, the landscape has been a staple subject for artists from all cultures working in all media. In western landscapes the horizon line is often the focus of these works. Large expanses of land and brilliant skies without man-made clutter are emphasized. In eastern landscapes, Chinese and Japanese scroll paintings for example, the sky/ground relationship is shown vertically. The focus shifts from open spaces to condensed, intimate surroundings, often of mountain peaks and monastic temples. Vertical Landscapes uses this eastern philosophy on the landscape of northern Utah. Each piece consists of 7 to 11 black and white prints mounted together vertically. The result is a 180-degree vertical view of the landscape, incorporating roads, telephone poles, and other man-made objects found in the landscape.