The endangered bighorn sheep is indigenous to the Coachella Valley, hence the San Francisco–based artists’ idea to create a “palace” in its honor. Made up of repurposed trash and materials, the oriental shrine comprises of two towering bighorns that appear to be ramming into the palace portion of the installation. For the full effect, wind is required, providing a cacophony of sounds, howling from the dangling bits and pieces that in turn represent the animals’ power.
