South Dakota Arts Council
19 and North by Paul Peterson  Image: “The 19 in the title is a reference to S.D. Highway 19, a well-known landmark on the eastern side of the state. North is often times used as a synonym for up. Viewers of this series are often placed in a precarious position high above the horizon line giving them an unusual view of the landscape. While most landmarks would indicate a point on the map or a particular location, 19 is a line which extends north and south through the state. In this series I began to introduce multiple views and stacked landscapes as seen from different points and
different times, as on a drive through the state or possibly viewed over the course of a lifetime.”
“The 19 in the title is a reference to S.D. Highway 19, a well-known landmark on the eastern side of the state. North is often times used as a synonym for up. Viewers of this series are often placed in a precarious position high above the horizon line giving them an unusual view of the landscape. While most landmarks would indicate a point on the map or a particular location, 19 is a line which extends north and south through the state. In this series I began to introduce multiple views and stacked landscapes as seen from different points and different times, as on a drive through the state or possibly viewed over the course of a lifetime.”

Collection: Art For State Buildings x