James Cook Art and Photography

For me Kansas used to be just that long stretch of highway 70 between here and Colorado but the more time I spend in (and passing through) the state, the more beauty I find there.

Traveling across a lonely section of Wyoming, I was struck by this man-made intrusion upon the harsh but beautiful landscape. Something about the red mailbox in particular spoke to me about the hopes and aspirations of the people who choose to call this area home.

I grew up in Wood River, Illinois where the horizon was dominated by the local refineries which is perhaps why I can often see beauty where most people might see a dreary industrial landscape.

Another collaborative work with Pat Quinn based upon our original photos and digital manipulation by both artists.