Self-taught sculptor Ra Paulette has worked every day in the desert cliffs of New Mexico for 25 years, carving magical palaces. He finds caves of light sandstone, which are easy to cut, deepens and expands them, creating a system of interconnected vaulted halls. The sculptor covers the walls with exquisite carvings - each cave is in its own style. Ra does the titanic work completely alone, he has only a faithful dog as his helpers.
In the caves, he cuts through windows in the walls and ceilings, and the sun floods the halls with bright rays during the day. Ra calls his mysterious underground palaces "primordial sanctuaries", in which a person, being alone with himself, can feel the soul of the world. He creates for his own pleasure and self-expression. In the meantime, he works, arranges a cozy corner for himself in the cave, which has everything you need for life.
The legendary solo artist was featured in the film CaveDigger, which won an Oscar for Best Documentary.
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