High above the Las Vegas Strip, a hidden artwork waits to be discovered. This isn’t your typical gallery display. This is Rock Circle Art, a unique piece of land art nestled on a rocky plateau. It’s a secret whispered by the stones, invisible to those standing before it, yet revealed in the sweeping perspective of a drone or Google Maps. Rock Circle Art reveals itself as a large triangle. A face graces one point, a yin and yang symbol another, all crafted from the natural materials of the plateau itself. Its origins remain shrouded in mystery. Even the Bureau of Land Management, the stewards of this land, were unaware of its existence until recently. Dr. David Golan, a local resident, stumbled upon Rock Circle Art while walking his dogs. The peculiar arrangement of rocks caught his eye. From his vantage point above, the patterns began to emerge, a face and the familiar symbol of yin and yang taking shape amidst the seemingly random scatter of stones. Up close, Rock Circle Art is a puzzle of piled and cleared rocks, its design indiscernible from ground level. The scale of the artwork is impressive, each side of the triangle stretching over 50 feet. The weight and jagged nature of the rocks testify to the significant effort invested in its creation. Golan’s attempts to uncover the artist’s identity through Google searches and online image searches proved fruitless. The mystery deepens. The future of Rock Circle Art remains uncertain. The Bureau of Land Management is investigating, highlighting the need for permits for land art to protect the natural environment. This artwork stands as a testament to human creativity, hidden in plain sight, waiting for the discerning eye to discover its secrets. Its anonymity adds to the intrigue, prompting questions about the artist’s motives and the message embedded within the stones.
Pecos Legacy Park
Why did the Burkholder Ranch House cross Pecos Legacy Park? To get to the other side of Henderson’s history, of