San Quentin Point, no. 35 Possibly 1982 - 1985

"San Quentin Point, no. 35" is a black and white photograph by Lewis Baltz, created sometime between 1982 and 1985. The image depicts a large, irregularly shaped mass of what appears to be tar or asphalt lying on the ground, partially obscured by vegetation. Baltz's photographic series, *San Quentin Point*, explores the environmental impact of the oil industry and its associated infrastructure. The work is characterized by a minimalist aesthetic and a focus on the overlooked details of the modern landscape, often with a cool and detached perspective. This photograph exemplifies Baltz's signature style of documenting industrial landscapes with an emphasis on form and texture, while simultaneously raising questions about the relationship between human activity and the natural world.