Adobe Oasis by Ronald Rael 2, Desert X 2025, Coachella Valley, California
For the past 150 years, traditional craft techniques in wood, stone, earth, and textiles have faced neglect, resulting in the loss of invaluable ancestral knowledge. Architect, artist, and activist Ronald Rael champions the revival and reimagining of these methods by integrating contemporary technologies, presenting them as sustainable and innovative solutions for the future. Rooted in Colorado’s San Luis Valley—a historic borderland between the U.S. and Mexico before 1848—Rael draws inspiration from Indigenous and earthen construction practices.
Adobe Oasis by Ronald Rael 2, Desert X 2025, Coachella Valley, California
For the past 150 years, traditional craft techniques in wood, stone, earth, and textiles have faced neglect, resulting in the loss of invaluable ancestral knowledge. Architect, artist, and activist Ronald Rael champions the revival and reimagining of these methods by integrating contemporary technologies, presenting them as sustainable and innovative solutions for the future. Rooted in Colorado’s San Luis Valley—a historic borderland between the U.S. and Mexico before 1848—Rael draws inspiration from Indigenous and earthen construction practices.
Adobe Oasis by Ronald Rael 2, Desert X 2025, Coachella Valley, California
For the past 150 years, traditional craft techniques in wood, stone, earth, and textiles have faced neglect, resulting in the loss of invaluable ancestral knowledge. Architect, artist, and activist Ronald Rael champions the revival and reimagining of these methods by integrating contemporary technologies, presenting them as sustainable and innovative solutions for the future. Rooted in Colorado’s San Luis Valley—a historic borderland between the U.S. and Mexico before 1848—Rael draws inspiration from Indigenous and earthen construction practices.
Desert X is produced by The Desert Biennial, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in California, conceived to produce recurring international contemporary art exhibitions that activate desert locations through site-specific installations by acclaimed international artists. Its guiding purposes and principles include presenting public exhibitions of art that respond meaningfully to the conditions of desert locations, the environment and Indigenous communities; promoting cultural exchange and education programs that foster dialogue and understanding among cultures and communities about shared artistic, historical, and societal issues; and providing an accessible platform for artists from around the world to address ecological, cultural, spiritual, and other existential themes.
Desert X is produced by The Desert Biennial, a not-for-profit organization founded in California, conceived to produce recurring international contemporary art exhibitions that activate desert locations through site-specific installations by acclaime…
The image depicts a scene in a desert-like environment with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds. In the foreground, there is a structure made of stacked, brown, woven bricks, forming a low wall or barrier. The bricks have a textured appearance, suggesting they are made from natural materials. A tall palm tree stands prominently in the center, with its fronds reaching upwards, surrounded by other palm trees in the background. The ground is sandy, and there are a few people present: one person is crouching on the left side, and another is standing near the structure. The overall atmosphere is serene, with the natural elements and the structure creating a contrast between the built environment and the natural landscape.
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Als Antwort auf Douglas E. Welch • • •The image depicts a scene in a desert-like environment with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds. In the foreground, there is a structure made of stacked, brown, woven bricks, forming a low wall or barrier. The bricks have a textured appearance, suggesting they are made from natural materials. A tall palm tree stands prominently in the center, with its fronds reaching upwards, surrounded by other palm trees in the background. The ground is sandy, and there are a few people present: one person is crouching on the left side, and another is standing near the structure. The overall atmosphere is serene, with the natural elements and the structure creating a contrast between the built environment and the natural landscape.
...the image has been cursed by Essem, but it's nothing to worry about.
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