EXPLORING: Camouflage

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

Natasha Carlos, Site G (Self-portrait), 2016

Other artists who have experimented with camouflage:

William Wegman, Camo, 2003

William Wegman, Camo, 2003

Cecilia Paredes, Dreaming Rose, 2009

Cecilia Paredes, Dreaming Rose, 2009

Ana Mendieta, Tree of Life, 1976

Ana Mendieta, Tree of Life, 1976

Lee Friedlander, Tuscon, 1997

Lee Friedlander, Tuscon, 1997

Ben Zank, 2016

Ben Zank, 2016

Joeri Bosma, 2012

Joeri Bosma, 2012

Check out my “CAMOUFLAGE” board on Pinterest for more images.