Leonard Knight

1931–2014 (age 83)

folk artist

Biography

Leonard Knight, born in 1931, spent decades crafting Salvation Mountain from adobe, paint, and devotion, transforming the desert into a vibrant declaration of love that drew visitors from across the globe.

His commitment to that unlikely monument, supported by waves of curious travelers and volunteers, testified to the power of simple faith and a fearless creative heart.

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