Thursday, February 25, 2010

Scott Conarroe: By Rail

Canadian photographer Scott Conarroe's recent series, By Rail, examines the North American rail system.

Bow River, Alberta, 2008

Beautiful landscapes are poignantly paired with the ever presence of the railway system. The train cars and the veinous track wind throughout the North American landscape, invariably reminding the viewer of our presence within industrialized society. One immediately recognizes the railroad's place in the history of American expansion and its influence on our romantic ideals of adventure, travel, and progress.

The Coaster, Southern California, 2008



Patio Set, Thomasville, GA, 2008



Hobo Camp, Reno, NV, 2008



Nickel Mining, Sudbury, Ontario, 2008


2009 exhibition at Stephen Bulger Gallery