On view at Vancouver Special until the end of July is my documentary photography series of Salton Sea in California. Salton Sea, explores the remnants of a now defunct resort towns in the Imperial Valley near Palm Springs. Following the accidental creation of an inland sea from an agricultural dam release in 1905, the Salton Sea became a tourist destination in the 1950's and 60's and was frequented by Hollywood celebrities such as Desi Arnaz and Frank Sinatra. However, the heyday of mid-century modern homes and yacht clubs was fleeting. Due to its position as the lowest elevation in the region, the water became inundated with toxic agricultural runoff and high levels of salinity, which in turn caused thousands of birds and fish to die. As quickly as the resort materialized, it vanished, leaving behind ghost towns of abandoned structures and signage. Sizes available
24 x 36” unframed: $2450.00 (edition of 12) 16 x 20” unframed: $165.00 (edition of 20)
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news! I'm pleased to announce that my 'architects are assholes' mugs are now available at the concept design store, Vancouver Special, located on Main Street in Mount Pleasant. You can order through their website or contact me to purchase one for that special architect in your life. 3" and 11⁄2" stickers are available to purchase at Vancouver Special as well. history
architects are assholes....because they have to be Picture it: Ottawa, 2003, I was in my second year studio at Carleton University's School of Architecture when I realized, architects are assholes. My first silk-screened tee shirt made its debut about a year later. |
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