Created on 2024-01-26

The image depicts a photograph of a rocky landscape, possibly a quarry or cliff, with a large section of exposed rock face. The words "PRETTY IDEAS" are written across the rock surface with what appears to be a series of bright sparklers or flares, giving it a glowing effect against the darker background. The script is cursive and the letters are interconnected, making the phrase stand out prominently. At the bottom of the image, there is handwritten text and typewritten description. The handwritten text on the left seems to be a signature "Ed Ruscha." In the center, there are two fractions "TP 2/2" which could indicate this is a second trial proof of a print. On the right, there is another signature "Edwin Ruscha" followed by the year "1971." Below the image area, there is a description that reads "RED, GREEN, YELLOW, STRONTIUM NITRATE FLARES (1974) / 10 MINUTES / 75' x 850' / EXT 56, L.I. EXPWY., N.Y." This information suggests that the photograph documents an art piece using colored flares, created by the artist in 1974 and set up along an expressway in New York. The duration of the piece was 10 minutes, and the scale was significant, measuring 75 feet by 850 feet.

Created on 2024-03-29

The image appears to be a photograph of a dramatic landscape, featuring a dark, cloudy sky and a mountainous terrain. Across the bottom of the image, the words "PRETTYLEAVES" are spelled out using illuminated dots or lights, creating an eye-catching display against the gloomy backdrop. The photograph is labeled with technical details, including the date "1974" and the dimensions "75' x 85'1".