Photo Journal Monday: Max Mikulecky

Untitled, Española, New Mexico © Max Mikulecky

Fugue State

Fugue State is a collection of photographs that examine the changing landscape of the American West and the notion of self-identity. A fugue state by definition is the loss of one’s identity or the formation of a new identity from sudden, unexpected, purposeful travel away from home.

Over the course of a month, I followed the historic Santa Fe Trail from Missouri to New Mexico, making images that serve as an equivocal response to the American west, its endless landscape,  and varied history. Once a trade route, these communities have faded from their booming economic pasts, while maintaining the peculiarities of small-town America.

Untitled, McPherson, Texas © Max Mikulecky

Untitled, Lexington, Missouri © Max Mikulecky

Untitled, Dodge City, Kansas © Max Mikulecky

Untitled, Abilene, Kansas © Max Mikulecky

Untitled, Springer, New Mexico © Max Mikulecky

Untitled, Lacrosse, Kansas © Max Mikulecky

Untitled, McPherson, Kansas © Max Mikulecky

Untitled, Lamar, Colorado © Max Mikulecky