California Aqueduct
Robert Winter, 2005 

Acrylic on  Stretched Canvas
30" x 40"

© COPYRIGHT 2005 ROBERT WINTER.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

 

Artist's Notes

Years ago, when the California Aqueduct first opened up to bicyclists, I didn't expect much from a man-made, largely concrete-lined trench that was devoid of trees, reeds, lily pads, side pools, and all the other customary accoutrements of significant bodies of water. 

Yet when I saw it, I was immediately struck by its simple lyricism.

It's the basic elements of earth, sky, and water... in about as pure a form as you'll find them.