GOLDEN HOUR
Colorado Trail
2023
fiber, needle-felted wool
45x35 inches (52x42 inches framed)
$3400
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.
