Dr. Cara Daggett proposes the term ‘petro-masculinity’ to describe the hypermasculine mode of support for fossil fuels, as linked to climate denial and rising authoritarian movements across the globe. Thinking about this frame, I seek with my camera to understand these macro forces at a hyperlocal level.

Fieldwork in Morocco, Indiana, is indebted to my extended family, and in particular, my brother in law, Donovan Vaughn.

Fieldwork in Belle, Missouri, was graciously supported by the Osage Arts Community. I wish to gratefully acknowledge the support of Mark McClane, Tony Hayden, John Dorsey, Ray Swaney, Nathanael Stolte, and Mindi Romani.