In 1971, I took a raft trip through Cataract Canyon on the Colorado River. I developed a narrative poem and a series of twenty-five watercolors and drawings based on this experience, which was published in 1977.
– Rita Deanin Abbey
The Rivertrip Series provides a visual and literary diary of Abbey’s experiences on a six-day raft trip on the Colorado River. Abbey’s emotional responses to the natural environment are recorded in these highly expressive works. While small in scale, they are packed with explosive expression; using texture, line, and color, she has effectively captured the spirit of the river and canyon.
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