A few years ago there was a super bloom that covered Death Valley in yellow wildflowers. I drove down to the park from Oakland a few times that spring to further explore the desert and make new work.
During one of my trips, I found this green bush with brown rocks behind it that matched the colors of my hair.
I was able to blend into the landscape and take this:
Natasha Carlos, Site G (Self-portrait), 2016
Other artists who have experimented with camouflage:
William Wegman, Camo, 2003
Cecilia Paredes, Dreaming Rose, 2009
Ana Mendieta, Tree of Life, 1976
Lee Friedlander, Tuscon, 1997
Ben Zank, 2016
Joeri Bosma, 2012
Check out my “CAMOUFLAGE” board on Pinterest for more images.
