Lone Sign

Description

The black and white photograph, hauntingly titled ‘Lone Sign,’ captures a poignant scene of decay and resilience. It’s the sole remnant of a restaurant that has succumbed to the relentless march of time, now standing isolated amidst a desolate landscape. The starkness of the sign is amplified by the surrounding tumbleweeds, their dry bodies caught in a perpetual, aimless dance, and the dramatic, brooding expanse of the sky overhead, hinting at a past weathered by storms. This image serves as a testament to businesses that once thrived, their stories now whispered by the wind through broken panes and faded paint.

Since the moment this photograph was taken, the original ‘Lone Sign’ has undergone a transformation. The authenticity of decay has been replaced by a carefully crafted replica, a deliberate echo of its former self. This resurrected sign now serves a new purpose in a designated ghost town, not as a forgotten relic, but as a curated attraction. It stands as a tangible link to a bygone era, drawing visitors who seek to touch the remnants of history, even if those remnants are carefully preserved spectacles rather than genuine ghosts of the past.

Gallery Exhibitions & Awards for “Lone Sign“

2024 The Artists Gallery
2022 NYC4PA “Urban Suburban Rural”
2021 Praxis Gallery “Landscapes”

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