Cascades Du Sautadet

22” x 30”

25” x 33.25” framed (hardwood maple with UV-protective museum glass)

Ink & acrylic on unstretched St. Mary's cotton

The Ceze River descends over limestone rocks in a series of stunning drops and pools at the Cascades du Sautadet. We took a day trip here and spent more time lounging on the rocks than swimming given the roiling nature of the waters through these gorges that contain hidden whirlpools and strong eddies. I remember realizing how much more careful I was being than usual given that I was hosting my offspring at the time. Having grown up on river canyons this wasn’t an altogether unfamiliar landscape but my caution was - had I become a permanent risk purveyor? The notion irked me. Now that my daughter is two I can say that yes, parenthood has taught me to search out physical risks much more readily than before, but now I know that it’s only because I love her so.

This painting is part of my solo exhibition “Salty and Dark” at COL Gallery in San Francisco. For purchase inquiries, please contact Callie Jones at callie@colgallery.co