Leonard KnightSlab City, California

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A slideshow containing images by photographer Fred Scruton.

West Region

West

Leonard Knight (1931 – 2014)

Salvation Mountain

Art Type or Medium: Environment/Installation

Status: inactive - good condition

Viewable: yes

Secular or Religious: Religious

One of the most famous American self-taught artists and art environments, Leonard Knight and Salvation Mountain appeared in documentaries and commercial movies such as Into the Wild (2007) and Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2004).  The site which suffered severe flood damage and overall deterioration after Leonard’s departure for health reasons in 2001 is being restored by a dedicated group of volunteers.

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain; Niland, CA 2025
Visitors, and restoration of The Lord’s Prayer in 2025

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain; Niland, CA 2025

 

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