API 07932684 Levelland, TX 2012

Mishka Henner's 2012 photograph "API 07932684 Levelland, TX" is an aerial view of a desolate landscape with a lone oil pump in the center. The image, part of Henner's "Resource" series, explores the impact of human intervention on the environment. The stark, minimalist composition emphasizes the industrial intrusion into the natural world, raising questions about resource extraction and its consequences. The photograph’s cool and muted tones further emphasize the barrenness of the landscape, highlighting the artist's exploration of environmental issues through a compelling aesthetic.