Collection: Arizona‑Mexico Border Canyon Oasis Art – Desert Wilderness Artwork

A wild borderland canyon of Arizona-Mexico, captured in striking photo art - a unique collection by Murray Bolesta. This is Pajarita Wilderness.

I discovered splendid Sycamore Canyon of the Pajarita Wilderness along the Arizona–Mexico border ages ago. Trekking the canyon is tough: it's a remote, biologically rich riparian corridor carved through rugged desert hills with virtually no trails. Fed by seasonal flows of Sycamore Creek and shaped by occasional floods, its shaded pools and tall trees support a rare diversity of wildlife—over 650 plant species and nearly 200 bird species, including elegant trogons near their northernmost range.

The canyon's walls of volcanic rock and its mosaic of oak, mesquite, saguaro cactus, and grassland habitats reflect the ecological crossroads of the Sonoran and Madrean regions, making it one of southern Arizona's most important natural sanctuaries.

What You'll Find in This Collection

• True wilderness: A very special experience of a remote canyon
• Rich biodiversity: Habitat supporting hundreds of splendid species
• Dramatic geology: Volcanic rock formations carved by seasonal floods
• Desert oasis: Shaded pools and towering sycamore trees surrounded by an arid landscape
• Ecological crossroads: Where Sonoran and Madrean ecosystems meet

My artworks bring the hidden splendor of a very special place into your very special space.

Perfect for: Nature enthusiasts, Southwest art collectors, conservation advocates, and anyone who appreciates the wild, untamed beauty of the borderlands.