Heading Home Cusco

Description

The black and white photograph, provocatively titled “Heading Home Cusco,” draws the viewer into a quiet moment. The scene unfolds on a gently sloped hill, lined with older dwellings that speak of enduring history and time. The stark contrast of the monochrome palette amplifies the textures of weathered stone and aged wood, imbuing the structures with a sense of character and untold stories. Dominating the foreground, an older gentleman, cloaked in dark attire, shuffles wearily down the incline. His posture, a subtle curve of the shoulders, hints at a lifetime of experiences, his solitary passage a poignant focal point against the backdrop of the city.

Beyond the immediate street, Cusco itself unfurls in a hazy tapestry. The urban sprawl, rendered in soft gradations of grey, possesses a quiet dignity. Rooftops cluster together, a testament to community and shared existence, yet they recede into the distance, underscoring the vastness that surrounds the lone figure. Further still, a majestic range of mountains pierces the horizon, their formidable forms softened by atmospheric perspective. These distant peaks serve as a powerful reminder of nature’s enduring presence and the grand scale of the world, placing the human element within a larger, timeless context. The overall impression is one of profound solitude, a single life navigating the weight of history and the immensity of the landscape.

Gallery Exhibitions & Awards for “Heading Home Cusco”

2020 Art Along the Boulevard

Edition Details

Photographs are printed in limited editions (no more than 25 total will be printed) and
each archival pigment print is individually signed, dated and numbered by the artist.

• 10 x 15 Edition of 12
• 20 x 30 Edition of 8
• 32 x 48 Edition of 5