Alex Turner American, b. 1984
Burned Mexican Fan and Queen Palms, Palisades Fire Scar, Estimated 70 Years Old, Los Angeles County, CA, 2025
Gelatin silver print mounted to museum board
14 x 35 in.
Non-native palms, like Queen and Mexican Fan Palms, are iconic fixtures in the Southern California landscape, yet pose a significant fire risk. Their dry fronds ignite easily and can be...
Non-native palms, like Queen and Mexican Fan Palms, are iconic fixtures in the Southern California landscape, yet pose a significant fire risk. Their dry fronds ignite easily and can be carried by wind, quickly spreading flames in urban areas.