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· Reported by Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa)

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Marfa filmmakers Rusty Martin and Susan Kirr completed a 20-foot monolith in Casa Piedra featuring a mosaic of a nude actress, visible to travelers on a remote desert road.

Why it matters in TX-23

The artwork is located in the remote Casa Piedra area, southeast of Marfa, serving as a visual landmark for those traveling the winding road between Highway 169 and 170.

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