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 Mississippi Roots - Page One

 These are photographs of the root systems of toppled trees that line the banks of the Mississippi River near my home in St. Paul. 

At first glance they are familiar looking natural forms - roots, bark, stones, and plants.  A closer look reveals glimpses of ancient creatures, primordial figures, and mysterious faces - as if they have always existed in the inner life of these trees, and are now released. 

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 The upturned root systems have been washed and eroded, year after year by flood waters then dried in the summer sun, exposing beautiful textures, colors, and patterns. Otherworldly spaces and places in shades of brown, gold, and gray, wait in the underbelly of these wonderful trees. Through a simple process of mirroring a single, un-manipulated photograph these hidden spaces and places are unveiled.

1 June 1312(2)_20x15 copy.jpg
2 Mississippi #1167.jpg
3 Glacier 33 H 28x12_cut copy.jpg
5 July1 1430(4) V 32x12 copy.jpg
June 1371 S.jpg
May22 1275_16x9_24x12_cuttoff.jpg
11 May22 1224(3) 17x15 copy.jpg
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