Micah Cash is a photographer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. His work examines how land use, landscapes, and their social histories influence cultural geography. Themes of ownership, demarcation, and utilization are explored across media. Cash received his MFA from the University of Connecticut and his BFA from the University of South Carolina. His work has been exhibited nationally, and his paintings and photographs have been featured in Places Journal, Dotophotozine, Light Leaked, Two Coats of Paint, 10 Journal, and Another Place. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Art at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Today we share a conversation with Micah about his series, Dangerous Waters. Dangerous Waters investigates the landscapes and contemporary social impact of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) hydroelectric program. These photographs explore the tenuous balance between spaces designed for hydroelectric generation and public recreation. While these dams have become symbols of social and economic prosperity, they also remain visual reminders of loss, population removal, and eminent domain. The ecological and personal sacrifices are privately internalized and the social benefits …
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