Motel In New Mexico
Motel In New Mexico
Signed Print
Bob Dylan
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93 x 114cm, Edition of 295, Giclée print
Meaning & Analysis
Exploring the distinctive vernacular of southwestern hospitality architecture, Bob Dylan's 2017 Motel In New Mexico, a signed giclée print from an edition of 295, continues his documentation of American roadside culture through the unique aesthetic that emerged along transcontinental routes. Part of The Beaten Path series, the work captures the blending of modernist efficiency with regional cultural elements that defined mid-century travel accommodation.
Motel In New Mexico showcases the distinctive architectural vocabulary that developed along New Mexico's position on various transcontinental routes, including portions of Historic Route 66, where the state served as a crucial stopping point for cross-country travellers throughout the 20th century. The artwork features regional elements, including what appears to be Native American-inspired design and the sunburst motel sign that became emblematic of mid-century travel culture, along with the integration of natural southwestern landscape elements.
Dylan's style in The Beaten Path series shows influences from French Impressionism through his use of unmixed colours that allow the red and gold of the sign to maintain their vibrancy against the bright southwestern sky. The featured scene captures the adaptation of American mobility culture to specific geographical and cultural contexts, where motels developed a unique vernacular blending modernist efficiency with regional cultural heritage. This integration of desert landscape, native vegetation, and commercial architecture represents more than mere accommodation - it embodies the multicultural transformation of the American West and the democratic accessibility of travel that Dylan celebrates throughout the series.