Highway One

ARTIST STATEMENT

Highway One began as a recommendation. A recommendation to take the scenic route.

Along my path I was overcome with a sense of isolation. I’d been here before, but it seemed different. I found myself in a sea of artifacts belonging to other people: bicycles, refrigerators, churches, nightclubs, lawnmowers and phone booths. But no one was around around to claim them.

More than visual stimulation contributed to my experience along the route from Cheraw to Columbia, so I’ve incorporated ambient sound. The air was oppressively hot and humid during my trip and these washed out projections convey the same weary resistance to withering away. An antique church pew is the only seating. Churches form the primary landmarks along this route and the pew lends a sense of reverence to the imagery. The installation seeks to find beauty in the mundane and reflects the fleeting memories of forgotten places.

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I’ve fashioned a set of prints based upon the Highway One installation. They are signed and numbered in sets of 5 and include hand varnishing, stamping and even an official Highway One wax seal.

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The Herald-Sun featured New Neighbors and Highway One work in an article. Read it here or download a pdf here.

Raleigh Downtowner outlined the highlights of the “Made in USA” show, which included “Highway 01.” Read here or download here.

John at Raleigh Rambles focused on installations in the MUSA show (incl. HWY 01). Read what he had to say here or download a pdf here.