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$CRAP$ Shrine

Tres Piedras, New Mexico

It is intended to take one back to a stripped-down simplicity, to spend extended time both inside and out, and absorb the natural drama of the Upper Rio Grande Valley.  

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This small, handmade shrine was conceived by visual artist Tony Stamolis as part of his ongoing multimedia project, $CRAP$. The “modern sacred space” was inspired by Greek Orthodox and New Mexican chapels, “with a little stupa thrown in.”

Built by local artisans as a sanctuary “to find the quiet mind,” it is intended to take one back to a stripped-down simplicity, to spend extended time both inside and out, and absorb the natural drama of the Upper Rio Grande Valley.

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The shrine is located 15 miles northwest of Taos, New Mexico, off of Hwy 64, four miles north of the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, just above the Greater World community.


Though located on private property, it can be accessed any day, admission-free, by contacting the owner at (575) 741-0004 or via the website.

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