Alpine Hut #5

In this relief woodcut of an abandoned alpine lodge, Kevin Currier examines how memory shapes our connection to the landscape. By carving away the wood block to leave only harsh, sloping terrain and jagged peaks, Currier creates a severe environment. Swirling, rhythmic gouges in the sky contrast sharply with the straight, parallel cuts defining the cabin's weathered roof. Stripped down to pure black-and-white forms, the scene highlights the physical wear of passing time. This solitary structure acts as a quiet monument, grounding Currier's focus on places altered by the elements and kept alive primarily through recollection.