Cave-digging artist finds inspiration underground
For the past 25 years, Ra Paulette has been carving out man-made caves from the sandstone hills of New Mexico, and then sculpting these spaces into works of art he calls wilderness shrines. Lee Cowan has the story of an artist who does his best work underground.
A mile walk in the wilderness becomes a pilgrimage journey to a hand dug, elaborately sculpted cave complex illuminated by the sun through multiple tunneled windows. The cave is both a shared ecumenical shrine and an otherworldly venue for presentations and performances designed to address issues of social welfare and the art of well being.
WOW! This guys work is so gorgeous, I watched this twice. I would love to have a cave like these.
His work is wonderful and unique.
I agree David – absolutely jaw-dropping! And to imagine all of the taxing physical energy required, mental focus, and spiritual stimulation that melded to create this wonder!
He has such great passion and focus that are rarely seen in the mainstream, doesn’t he? Thanks for your visit, Alexis.Do check back soon for updates.