Temple Series III
11 x 17 pastel on paper
© 2003
private collection
I began a series of pastels based on the architecture of
the American Southwest. Because it was a Spanish territory
for centuries before it became part of the U.S., much of the
architecture here was influenced by Moorish styles including
the arched doorways and walled courtyards around the homes.
I have had a number of dreams in which I am in a walled city
in the desert in some ancient time, and also in the future; I call
the future cities "Celestial Cities" as they seem to rise out of a
barren place bringing in a new culture.
