GOLDEN HOUR
Golden Hour (on exhibit at UK through May—but not for sale there)
Colorado Trail
2023
Fiber, needle-felted wool
35x45 inches
To hike above treeline is to witness the sublime. Along the continental
divide, even breathing is difficult, and humans can’t help but feel small amid
the expansive surroundings. After a long day along the divide, where I drank
from the headwaters of the Rio Grande and watched bald eagles soar
overhead, I began looking for a place to make camp for the night. I
descended below the trees and found palpable comfort, safety, and familiarity
in walking along soft singletrack trails under tree cover.
“Golden Hour” interprets the campsite I chose that night. Nestled among
the surrounding peaks, a serene lake reflects the fading light of the day. Its
stillness and dark depths create a sense of quietude and invite contemplation.
I couldn't resist the allure of this spot. As I sat by the water, journal in hand,
I found myself captivated by the play of light across the landscape. The
setting sun cast a golden glow upon the peaks and the trees, revealing the
warmth of nature's embrace.
