A Road Trip in the Rear View Mirror

I've been around the US, literally

I’m interrupting my summer saga journal because I’m one week away from exhibiting work at The Other Art Fair LA.

And panic is starting to set in!

before the panic hit

I have a lot on my to-do list. Geez, I don’t even know where I put the darn list!

I’m featuring the altered photos printed on aluminum that you see behind me in the selfie above. These came from a solo drive I made in 2014. My itinerary? Drive around the perimeter of the 48 contiguous states, counterclockwise, on interstates and US highways as close to the edge of the country as possible.

What an adventure! I’m still creating new art from all the photos I took.
(The entire series can be seen here)

FAQs:

How long did it take?
Two months, with several “rest stops”

How many miles?
10, 000+ (can’t find where I calculated exact mileage)

What did you drive?
Toyota Prius

Weren’t you scared to drive alone?
I was nervous about going through Carrizo Springs, TX because of a LA Times article.
Scared? No, not really

What inspired this?
Seeing Cuidad Juarez from I-10, El Paso in 1993

Cuidad Juarez in 2014

What was your favorite part of the country?
The northern plains - US2, in North Dakota and eastern Montana! Total surprise.

Abandoned School, US2, Rugby, ND

Any other questions?
Ask in the comments!

The Other Art Fair runs from September 26-29 at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, CA.
More information and tickets here