Everyone I meet here in Borrego Springs says that it’s way warmer than it usually is at this time of year. The mornings and evenings are lovely but it does get a bit scorchy in the afternoon. Despite that Eliot and I set out yesterday around lunch time to explore.
One of the things I wanted to check out is a huge collection of art pieces by a California artist via Mexico named Ricardo Breceda.Five years ago, Dennis Avery (a member of the family that created Avery labels) had lots of land around Borrego Springs and wanted to add some of the metal sculptures made by Breceda to his properties. In a few short years, Breceda created well over a hundred pieces that are now free for anyone driving by to enjoy. In fact, you’re encouraged to drive onto the land and right up to many of them. Some are roadside and others are situated quite a way from the road. The few signs that there are indicate that you are allowed to camp for free on the land if you wish. I spent a couple of hours wandering around the desert taking photos and video.
Sadly I read that Dennis Avery who funded these works died in July 2012. I wonder what will happen to his project now. I read that Avery had a contract with the artist for upkeep and maintenance of the pieces. (They should hold up pretty well in the dry desert air.) But I’m told that Avery’s widow has cancelled that contract.
Perhaps my favourite. Eliot is a little blot under the scorpion.
(You can click on the photos for larger versions.)
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