Reverence

Long after the turbulence and bloodshed of war have passed, elements of place and space remain. In the series Reverence, I visually explore and record what endures of the land and buildings 240 years after the Battle of Groton Heights (New London and Groton, CT, USA). This location is where the final act of betrayal by the American Revolutionary War hero and traitor, Brigadier General Benedict Arnold, occurred. As a result of his actions, 165 individuals lost their lives, and nearly the entire City of New London was burnt to the ground by British troops. Long gone are apparent signs of battle, many historic structures torn down to make way for modern edifices and industrial complexes. Many do not know of this battle, even those that live close by, its story missing from most history books, overshadowed by the fight that followed, the Siege of Yorktown, the war's final battle. In the end, I have crafted imagery that invokes a tone of solemnity appropriate to locations where many died in battle. Through the images, I invite the viewer to look deeper and revere the history that exists in this place.