Yellowstone Thermophiles

Upon returning from a trip to Yellowstone National Park, I kept thinking about the microbial mats found in the hot springs. Taking over a hundred years to grow, they thrive in an environment that cannot support other life given its extreme temperatures. These thoughts fit with my concerns with global warming, as well as my artistic focus on abstract imagery. I was horrified to see that some park visitors have carved their names into these beautiful and fragile colonies. I left those out of my works. This print is one in a series of eight works.