The Montello Foundation is creating a residency program for
contemporary artists in the desert of northeast Nevada. The program
offers each artist the privilege of solitary residence in the barren
desert landscape for a brief period to reflect on the natural
surroundings and to create new work in this serene and harsh
environment.
The project is a small complex that provides simultaneous
immersion and protection from the extreme landscape. A small elevated
workshop provides an observation deck and work space, while a larger
living complex consisting of small enclosed sleeping quarters and a
surrounding quasi-outdoor area provide the basis for the isolated
residence.