Marfa light & lingering legacies. A weekend captured in dust and dreams. đ§Ą #juddfoundation #marfatx #artresidency #chinati #donaldjudd
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The photograph captures a late afternoon in Marfa, Texas. The setting is a blend of studio space and outdoor grounds belonging to the Judd Foundation's Chinati. A weekend artist residency celebration for the anniversary of Donald Juddâs founding of the institution is underway. Elizabeth, a young photographer, stands near a large, rectangular Donald Judd stack sculpture â rendered in aged concrete â meticulously examining a vintage Polaroid photograph held up to the fading sunlight. She's wearing worn leather boots (the 'kicks' element) and has smudges of charcoal on her hands. The studio itself is visible through an open doorway; itâs sparsely furnished with work tables, tools, and partially completed sculptures â echoes of the artistic process. Nearby, other artists are casually gathered, some discussing art, others sketching in notebooks. The mood is contemplative but festive; a sense of quiet accomplishment hangs in the air. The light is diffused golden hour, casting long shadows across the grounds and highlighting the textures of the concrete sculptures and the arid landscape. Felicella, an older woman with kind eyes, observes Elizabeth from a slight distance, a knowing smile playing on her lipsâperhaps a fellow artist or a longtime supporter of Judd's vision. The overall aesthetic is minimalist yet warm, imbued with a palpable sense of history, creativity, and community.