Monument Valley 

Joshua LaRock painted this monumental landscape, of undetermined date, with oils on canvas. The towering monoliths dominate the scene, their reddish hue invoking a sense of primal energy. These natural formations, stark against the horizon, echo the obelisks and ziggurats of ancient civilizations, symbolizing a connection between earth and sky, the mortal and the divine. One cannot help but recall the rock formations of the American West that appear in countless films. These cinematic landscapes are laden with dreams of freedom, escape, and a return to nature. But these dreams are layered with the echoes of conquest and displacement. The emotional resonance lies in the sublimity of nature. A powerful force engages viewers on a deep, subconscious level. These imposing forms have evolved to represent the cyclical progression of nature, continually resurfacing, and taking on new meanings in our collective consciousness.