Dust to Apples: The Colors of the Eastern Plains
In a world increasingly disconnected from the land, Dust to Apples: The Colors of the Eastern Plains is a powerful art project that seeks to heal our relationship with the natural world. In collaboration with Adams County Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Arts, artist Melody Epperson explores her family’s history and challenges as farmers during the Dust Bowl, what it means to “work the land,” and guides us on a journey of reconnection with the earth.
On Exhibit
Dust to Apples: The Colors of the Eastern Plains is the culmination of years of work by artist Melody Epperson to tell the story of the Eastern Plains through art. The exhibit is showing at Taza Gallery and Coffee House at the Adams County Government Center through March.
Jimena Peck accompanied Melody Epperson to capture the beauty of the Eastern Plains, and Melody’s process, through photography. To learn more about the exhibit and view the process first-hand, click the link below.
Partner Farms
- Lazy B Acres Alpacas
- Berry Patch Farms
- Flying B Bar Ranch
- Red Daisy Farms
- Sakata Farms
About Melody Epperson
Melody Epperson is a passionate storyteller and land artist dedicated to exploring the complex relationships between people and the natural world. Drawing on personal history and collective memory, Melody Epperson creates immersive art that reflects both the beauty and fragility of our connection to the land. Learn more about Melody Epperson at www.melodyepperson.com.
Dust to Apples: The Colors of the Eastern Plains is a collaboration between Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts and artist Melody Epperson, and is funded by Adams County Percentage for the Arts Program and SCFD.
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