Informed by the Past

Present moment
Lived experience
Embodied subjectivity

Situated in time and space, we are not disembodied consciousnesses floating above the world.

“Time is not a thing, but a process.” – Maurice Merleau-Ponty

Extra Long Life

Rocolene
Eveready
Raytheon

A shelf functions as a portal to another domain.

“A place for everything, and everything in its place.” – Benjamin Franklin

Nature of Time

Life force
Constantly evolving
Physical manifestation

The past is not fixed and immutable, but rather is constantly being recreated in the present moment.

“The past is not behind us, it is within us, it is the present becoming.” – Henri Bergson

Weathered Remnant

Slow process
Bake and crack
Shape the land

Extreme temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds contribute to a high desert environment still capable of supporting vegetation.

“The desert is a natural extension of the inner silence of the body.” – Jean Baudrillard

Parking Lot Warriors

On the wall
Across the plains
Spaces available

The Great Spirit manifests in the cultural facade of the old west.

“Though his mind is not for rent, Don’t put him down as arrogant, His reserve, a quiet defense, Riding out the day’s events.” – Neil Elwood Peart

The Corner Cafe

Comfort food
Local favorite
Permanently closed

Before it closed, this popular restaurant was a great place for breakfast.

“The point is that our American cultural past is so recent that we can literally reach out and touch its artifacts.” – Roger Maserang

Fruita Paleo Loop

Easy trail
Beautiful scenery
Old dinosaur quarry

The Fruita Paleontological Area is a small, one-half-mile square of bentonite just a few minutes from downtown Fruita.

“This tiny spot between the mighty Colorado River and the soaring uplifts of the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area preserves a diverse piece of prehistoric life from the Jurassic Period, dating back 150 million years.” – Candace Carnahan

Ancient Street Sign

Still in service
Extra information
Locational indicator

A material testament to longevity.

“While traveling our separated roads through life, we are also either road signs or potholes on the roads of others.”– Eugene J. Martin

International Use

Sign bolt
Estic and
The qerh

Along the passage of time, a sign develops new meaning.

“Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” – Terry Pratchett

Devouring Time

Part abide
Dangled still
Lost but once

Geometrically marking the indefinite continued progress of existence.

“Punctuality is the thief of time.” – Oscar Wilde

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