The Landmark of America
In the heart of America, nestled within the anonymous mountains, lie forgotten landscapes - the abandoned marble quarries. These once bustling sites of a century's worth of extraction for monoliths and headstones now stand as silent testaments to the past.
Photographer Jeremy Everett, in his captivating project 'Cascade', immerses himself in these silent spaces, documenting their haunting beauty. The quarries, with their natural murals etched by time and weather, are perceived as fading memorials, a poignant reminder of choices made and their consequences cascading across time.
Everett fills the voids in these quarries with sound, playing the same song on repeat. The echo of rocks falling through these abandoned chambers takes on a new life, symbolising landscapes forgotten and choices made.
Two amphitheaters, the size of the Metropolitan Opera, are hidden within these mountains. The grandeur of these hidden spaces adds a sense of awe to the already striking quarries.
Water, a recurring theme in Everett's project, serves as a powerful metaphor. It can conform to its container or gather in force as powerful as a wave, symbolising the potential impact of choices.
'Cascade' is more than just a photography project; it's a call to action. It encourages viewers to consider the choices they make and their effects on the future. Everett's work serves as a reminder that every action, including inaction, is a choice, and these choices will determine the trajectory of the human race for generations to come.
Despite the solemnity of the subject matter, Everett's project is not without moments of hope. One such instance is captured in a photograph of a sacred stone cascading down a mountain after the photographer intentionally dropped it. The image, while symbolising the transience of life, also carries a message of regeneration and renewal.
However, the project is not without its unexpected moments. A car accident occurs in one of the quarries, but thankfully, no one is hurt. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers hidden within these forgotten spaces.
As Everett continues to document these forgotten landscapes, 'Cascade' promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of choice, consequence, and the power of our actions.
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