Paula Jacoby-Garrett (she/her)
"Riff on Rift", 2023
Mixed media
Courtesy of the artist

Artist statement:

My love affair with the Jean Dry Lake Bed started when the pandemic hit and I needed time in nature. This vast area is located close to my home, providing open space and solitude on many occasions. It was during this time I read about Land Art in Nevada, specifically Michael Heizer’s "Rift 1" on the dry lake bed. While I appreciate Land Art, the biologist in me always saw the impact to nature as prominently as the majesty of the artwork. These images are from a series of attempts to ‘go large’ in the vein of Heizer’s "Rift 1" without the impact to the environment. Materials ranged from spray painted cardboard to landscape cloth to aluminum foil insulation. Images were obtained via drone after the piece was installed on the playa. All materials including stakes used to secure materials were removed after photographing, leaving only our dusty footprints behind.

See paulajacoby-garrett.com for more information.