GRANDSTAFF TRAILThis painting depicts my son hiking a trail near Arches National Park, following a stream into a sandstone canyon that ends in a tall arch. These washes and canyons hold pockets of moisture that allow plants, lichens, and animals to thrive, yet they exist in a landscape defined by scarcity. The desert is both resilient and fragile, its abundance depending on resources that are increasingly pressured by human presence.
With Utah’s national and state parks drawing millions of visitors each year, these ecosystems are not only shaped by natural forces but also by the traces of tourism — waste, overuse, and the hidden costs of water. As an artist, I am interested in how creative practice can act as a form of stewardship, transforming waste materials and honoring the resources that sustain life in arid environments. This painting of fall in the desert is both a celebration of the vitality that persists here and a reminder of the responsibility we share in protecting it. Recycled Paper Collage on Masonite • 5.94 x 9 in This piece was created using: printed scrapbook paper construction paper solid cardstock, various finishes Charles Tyrwhitt catalogue Costco sales mailer Greeting card envelope Behr paint chips green hanging folder green kraft paper colored copy paper Mother's Day Greeting Card Vogue magazine pages Civilization game cards SHOWN INThis piece has not yet been shown.
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