I’m Sorry
Chris Kasper’s “I’m Sorry” sign embodies the apprehensions of imposing art onto the desert landscape. Jutting out of the rocks, the apology acknowledges its intrusion on the natural landscape and laughs at its own deliberate anti-climactic delivery. Still stumbled upon by unsuspecting hikers, the weathered apology has become a bit of a local legend. A nearby mechanic has reported being approached by a couple of hippie kids freaking out over their discovery of the “weird sign” asking for forgiveness in the middle of nowhere.
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NOVEMBER 23, 2002 - NOVEMBER 24, 2002
“High Desert Test Sites is a series of experimental art sites located along a stretch of desert communities including Pioneertown, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and 29 Palms. These locations provide alternative, free space for experimental work by both emerging and established artists.
The HDTS mission is to challenge traditional conventions of ownership, property and patronage. Most projects will ultimately belong to no one, and they are intended to melt back into the landscape as new ones emerge.
The High Desert Test Sites is a project organized by Andrea Zittel, John Connelly and Andy Stillpass.”
—from the HDTS 1 catalogue
