Texas c. 1942

Carlotta Corpron captured this photograph of a bridge, its location being the very namesake of the print. The bridge—a motif that bridges not just physical divides but also epochs. Think of the ancient Roman aqueducts, their arches marching across the landscape, symbols of Roman power and engineering prowess. Now, consider this modern bridge, a skeletal framework of steel against the Texan sky, a testament to industrial might and human ambition. Yet, a bridge is more than just a structure. It embodies transition, a crossing from one state to another, a passage through liminal space. Just as Janus, the Roman god of doorways and beginnings, looked both to the past and the future, a bridge invites us to reflect on what we leave behind and what we aspire to reach. As you gaze at the photograph, consider the bridge not just as a conduit, but as a profound symbol of human endeavor and transformation.