The Granite Manifesto
John Samuelson came to Joshua Tree and left a granite manifesto, chiseling philosophy, politics morality and other wisdom into the rocks. His spelling was creative, but what he left there invites people to think about it.
Salvation Mountain
Salvation Mountain - the outsider art of Leonard Knight - illustrated his message that God Is Love. It was constructed near Slab City in the California desert. Where else could it have been built? It remains a symbol of what Knight believed, as well as a powerful piece of folk art.
Simon Rodia’s Dream
Simon Rodia single-handedly built the Watts Towers. It was the work of a lifetime, except Rodia was able to finish his art and walk away. In many ways his story personifies the legend of Fisher King who was compelled to fish, until Parsifal asked a question that healed the king. Rodia demonstrated both the powers of his art and an archetype of personal transformation.