Rock Art - A personal expression that became a public art project
In the summer of 2017, I started walking along the earthen dam on the North East side of Las Cruces bordering the University Golf Course. A beautiful peaceful walk with many animals for entertainment, hawks, roadrunners, lizards, rabbits, coyotes butterflies and dragonflies to name a few. I noticed on the walk that on the East side of the path there was a row of small rocks that someone had placed as a border on the path. It grew a little each day as a few more colorful rocks were added to the line. I joined in the fun and added a few more rocks to the line each day. It grew past small bushes then past a clumps of grass. I'd pick a distinct color and watch to see how many new rocks were added. Moving down the line some distance, I started creating rock images inspired by animals and sometimes requests from fellow walkers. Other people have been inspired by the Rock Art too and the word "LOVE" was added then a heart design by my lizard then some crosses. People have written little messages of appreciation in the sand next to the rock designs. I look forward to "exercise" with my dog Bandit and wonder what will inspire the next rock design. Below are some samples showing designs in progress. If you are in Las Cruces, come take a walk and Enjoy the journey, Kathy
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