Cave-digging artist finds inspiration underground

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Published 2014-05-18

For the past 25 years, Ra Paulette has been carving out man-made caves from the sandstone hills of New Mexico, and then sculpting these spaces into works of art he calls wilderness shrines. Lee Cowan has the story of an artist who does his best work underground.

All Comments (21)

@zbzo 8 years ago

I just think how strong this guy is.. imagine digging for 25years, damn he's unbreakable :D
@Ging_10 8 years ago

How come this guy is not famous?! This guy is a legend......Someone should make one of his caves a Museum or at least make a whole center that teaches about his art and style so people can appreciate more what his doing............The thing his doing is beyond money.......Really they should give more intention to him cause the world need to know about his amazing art.
@WegraX 8 years ago

He seems like such a chill guy. I'd totally buy him a beer
@TheRedPrometheus 8 years ago

I dont know about anyone but has anyone noticed how deep and expressive his eyes are ?! Like i wouldnt need to talk to him, I can just stare into his eyes and see everything !
@greyline1012 7 years ago

You can see and feel the inner peace this man has. What a true inspiration.
@SpeckInTheUniverseMihirSemwal 8 years ago

Perfect example; when a man loves what he does,wonders are created. Hats off, Sir !
@briansmobile1 9 years ago

I love his answer. Would you say a child is obsessed with play?
@lordofgingers 8 years ago

these places should have never been meant for sale and purchase...these should have become landmarks for all to enjoy.
@greyone308 2 years ago

Ra is the kind of guy I would nominate as a national treasure. You dont find artists like him very often, his work is world class and unique, he exemplifies what kind of person we should all strive to be.
@JohnNiemsMusic 4 years ago

I cannot believe that this is from 2014 already and I just found this amazing spirit! He's what all of us should be. Having a purpose and doing something that will last forever. Bravo to him and I hope he is still doing this today.
@TheRailzone 9 years ago

Incredible work !
@TrustySquire 10 years ago

My family watches CBS Sunday Morning, every Sunday. We absolutely loved this segment.
@daisyclub23 9 years ago

Stunning!!! Breathtakingly Beautiful!!!
@fxrisxmxli 8 years ago

The things people do without the world of internet.
@amberbrandner181 8 years ago

When I walked into the cave - my eyes swelled with tears as my heart opened and I felt a stillness and peace I had not in my memory. There is magic - and I felt it in one of his caves.
@attilazk 8 years ago

Amazing. Somehow I have a feeling, he has lost someone very important in his life, that made him find another passion. Human soul, feelings, love... of life, expressed in art, coming from deep inside. Beautiful. I wish him all the best in life. God bless him.
@antoniopereira4270 8 years ago

This man is from out of space! There is no words can describe what he did. Remarkable!!!!!!!
@GeorgeKershawBMX 8 years ago

This is incredible, we need more people like him in the world
@Theovguitar 8 years ago

I want to take my guitar an perform in that amazing cave! Respect!!!
@BiancaGubalke 8 years ago

Absolutely incredible! What depth! And what ONE man can do if driven by his purpose!