We’ve been living in Southern California for the last six months. Joshua Tree, CA to be exact, a tiny little hamlet full of Seussian spikey trees just outside the Joshua Tree National Park. It’s an artsy, hippy community full of off-the-grid houses and uh, herbal self-medication. Just an hour to the South of us is a whole other world! The slick, mid-century vacation haven of Palm Springs. Photographer Nancy Baron turns her lens to the habitations and inhabitants of the tropical desert town in her series, The Good Life.
Backyard Morning
Fluffy Pillows
I get myself down to Palm Springs at least once a month. Because sometimes this longtime suburban city dweller just needs to get a Target fix. Each time, I’m struck by the juxtapositions at work in Palm Springs. Beautiful, iconic mid-century style architecture dwells together with big box stores and strip malls ( which I admittedly frequent when there ).
Mike and Bob
Red Sweater
Baron chooses to photograph mainly the architecture and older generation of Palm Springs residents. These are the pillars on which this affluent community was built. I often wonder, will the next generation move into the next world with as much grace, dignity, and elegance?
Bob’s Red Car
The people of Palm Springs have much in common with the signature modern architecture. Elegant, secure in their own tastes, with just enough style to make you sit up and take notice. May we all be graced with such.
To see more of Nancy Baron’s work, please visit her website.
All images are via the artist’s website. Artist found via Lost at E Minor.
