Wonder Valley artist wins Guggenheim Fellowship

Susan Lipper, self-described Wonder Valley "partial resident" and "habitual visitor", was awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship for her desert photography.

"In 2012, [Lipper]began a series in the California desert, which is still ongoing. What initially attracted Lipper was addressing the formal differences between her previous habitat of Appalachia and journeys along I-10. However, fueled by research covering topics related to the desert as trope and as prior photographic subject, and—in the light of the idea of Manifest Destiny—society’s attempts to comprehend a possible positive future for our country, the project has continued to evolve. She sees this project as completion of a sort of trilogy of her travels from East to West."
About Susan Lipper

I've seen many of Susan's photographs and they're captivating. She's also pretty great to hang out with. I only wish she were here more often. She does Wonder Valley proud. Congratulations, Susan!

UPDATE: Susan is also looking for photography models for pictures similar to the one below.

So, if you're at least somewhat buffed, contact Susan at: (917) 435-8013 or email her at lipvine@gmail.com. Monetary compensation is negotiable.

Joshua Tree Artist Kim Stringfellow wins Guggenheim Fellowship

Kim Stringfellow is famous in these parts for her photography of jackrabbit homesteads in Wonder Valley, has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship.

Ms. Stringfellow has done a lot to put Wonder Valley on the map. Thank you for your work, Kim, and congratulations.

See: Jackrabbit Homestead: Tracing the Small Tract Act in the Southern California Landscape