I want to argue that landscape is that tangible reality that confronts us with a truth that is bigger than postmodern pastiche or competing narratives of experience. William Wordsworth says in Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, “With an Eye made quiet by the power of harmony, and the deep power of joy, we see into the life of things.” Landscape provides a physical, immediate experience to those who venture into it. It provides a bodily memory impressed upon our minds and senses--how often are we surprised by a scent that takes us back to a forgotten memory? Landscape often awakens longings for connection or completion.

Read More