Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chapter
SKETCHING BENEDICT SATURDAY: An Exploration of Jacques Benedict’s WorksCHIEF HOSA LODGE:Chief Hosa Lodge, built in 1917, was Benedict’s largest and most significant work for Denver Mountain Parks. Using timber and stone from the immediate area, the lodge was designed to blend into the hillside. In a 1919 Denver Municipal Facts article Benedict stated, “Hosa Lodge was always there. It lay about before one’s eyes as surface rock and spruce trees growing on the very ledge upon which it stands today, as a sort of collection of waste material at hand. We simply piled up the rock in layers, leaving some openings for light. When we had enough rock and openings, we laid the felled trunks across the top and called it a lodge, and it suffices. Its interior is no better than its front or back, so it does not have the fault of disappointing one on further acquaintance. It remains rock and red bark like its setting.” Sources: National Park Service, City & County of Denver, Denver Public LibraryHOW TO PARTICIPATE:1. Using any medium, sketch one, two or all of the images provided- have your kids, significant other or roommates participate too!2. Take a snapshot of your sketch and post it to your Instagram by Wednesday 7/29. Include a little note about your sketch and the following tags:@icaarockymountain#sketchingbenedictrmcWe will be watching for these tags & can’t wait to share all of the inspired work on our Instagram!