May 31, 2025
The City as Canvas: What Urban Color Tells Us About Ourselves
The Colorfields project merges abstract visuals of industrial and technological advances, and their often colorful impact on our world.
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November 23, 2024
Echoes of Industry: Observing the Carrie Blast Furnace
The Colorfields project merges abstract visuals of industrial and technological advances, and their often colorful impact on our world.
July 25, 2024
Colorfields: Visions of Human Impact on Landscapes
The Colorfields project merges abstract visuals of industrial and technological advances, and their often colorful impact on our world.
March 23, 2020
Rediscovering Childhood: The Journey Behind Toy Stories
Explore the Toy Stories project, a nostalgic journey revisiting childhood toys, blending art and imagination.
October 21, 2018
Photographing Oilfields
A look back on the day of my first flight over the California Oil and Gas industry.
July 20, 2018
From Globalization Catalyst to Environmental Challenge: The Shipping Container's Journey
A look at the little shipping container that made giant strides in the shipping industry.
September 22, 2017
Crude Candy
An brief essay on American Candy that inspired the Sweet Tooth project.
October 19, 2016
Photographs My Way by Ronald Dean Corbin
Ronald Corbin's photographs capture humanity's truths, offering a profound perspective on the human condition, shaped by decades of lived experiences and sociopolitical change.
September 25, 2013
The 1939 Cadillac LaSalle: A Trailblazer in Automotive Design
The Colorfields project merges abstract visuals of industrial and technological advances, and their often colorful impact on our world.
July 15, 2013
Echoes of Obliteration: Revisiting Owens Lake Through the Lens
Revisiting Owens Lake a reflection on human impact and environmental deterioration, inspired by the work of David Maisel, and the ongoing challenges despite restoration efforts.
May 14, 2013
The Crucial Role of Freshwater in California’s Resource Extraction
Mining, essential for products like electronics and medical devices, consumes millions of gallons of freshwater daily, impacting environmental sustainability and raising concerns about future resource availability.
April 15, 2013
Desert Mirage: The Water Illusion of Palm Springs and Salton City
Palm Springs' golf courses and resorts depend heavily on water, that contrast with Salton City's pollution and scarcity issues in this essay on California's broader water crisis and future challenges.
April 15, 2013
Water vs. Oil: The Hidden Cost of Our Dependency
This segment of the Mulholland’s Gold photographic series examines the critical link between freshwater and oil production, highlighting the increasing water demands in oil extraction and its impact on resources.
March 15, 2013
From River to Ruin: The Forgotten Legacy of Los Angeles' Water
Explore Los Angeles' transformation from a natural haven with the Gabrielinos tribe to a city shaped by industrialization, overuse of water, and urban expansion challenges.
February 1, 2013
Feeding California: The Thirsty Reality of Industrial Agriculture
California’s agricultural industry relies on billions of gallons of water for crops and livestock, impacting both freshwater resources and environmental health amid rising consumer demand.
January 1, 2013
Aqueducts of Controversy: The Lifeline and Legacy of California's Water Highways
William Mulholland's Los Angeles Aqueduct paved the way for major water conduits in California, but today, environmental and water usage issues highlight its long-term impact.
December 26, 2012
California's Beef Boom: The Untold Water Cost of Feeding a Nation
California's beef industry, driven by rising demand, puts immense pressure on freshwater resources for livestock feed, hydration, and maintenance, impacting the state’s water supply.
November 19, 2012
Mulholland's Gold: Unveiling the Hidden Water Legacy of Southern California
Mulholland’s Gold series documents the impact of water manipulation on Southern California's evolution, from its origins with the Los Angeles Aqueduct to current environmental challenges.
April 10, 2012
Coincidental Accretion: Visualizing Mass Consumption at the Port of Los Angeles
Coincidental Accretion explores the Port of Los Angeles, capturing the visual impact of mass consumerism through patterns and structures formed by cargo handling operations.
January 16, 2012
Voyagers Beyond: Imagining New Worlds at the Edge of Deep Space
Exploreing humanity's search for habitable planets, blending science and art through imagined observations inspired by Voyager 1 and 2's deep space journey.