Treasure Island

Chiara’s visual symbolism alludes to the split between humans and nature, but Treasure Island is itself artificial, created in 1930s as the site of the Golden Gate International Exposition.

In another series of pictures, Chiara utilizes the technique of double exposure to create his own manmade landscapes. Shots of trees on Yerba Buena Island — Treasure Island’s naturally formed neighbor — and shots of trees throughout Golden Gate Park are layered on top of each other.

by Max Blue, John Chiara's 'Sea of Glass' reframes nature on Treasure Island | San Francisco Examiner | March 28, 2024