Firewatch

“At the heart of this story, I think, is a simple, abiding belief: it is possible to live wisely on the land, and to live well. And in behaving respectfully toward all that the land contains, it is possible to imagine a stifling ignorance falling away from us.”

– Barry Lopez

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Flying aerial firewatch, navigating the sea, and hiking throughout Oregon have led me to a myriad of captivating views: some extraordinary and others alarming. Oregon became a state 162 years ago and has changed dramatically since its inception.

Here, I intend to portray a more holistic representation of those changes, one that showcases its beauty as well as the ongoing impacts of climate change and deforestation.

From the airplane, I can see the enormous influence we have on the landscape; our story is being carved onto ancestral lands. My hope is that by sharing these images with you I can show you what lies beyond the tree line.

This exhibit was featured at the Eugene Y | Fall 2021