Description

Artist Statement by Dustin Ferguson

Bathed in autumn hues of yellow and brown, Benson Elevator captures a fading monument to prairie resilience. The high-contrast composition draws attention to the weathered skin of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool grain elevator—its wood worn, its purpose paused, yet its presence still commanding.
This image is more than a study in decay. It’s a tribute to the agricultural backbone of Saskatchewan and the Canadian prairies. These elevators once stood as beacons of prosperity, gathering the harvests that fed families, towns, and nations. Now, as they disappear one by one, they become symbols of memory—of the strength, labor, and community that built the West.
Photographed in Benson, Saskatchewan, this elevator speaks to the passage of time and the endurance of legacy. Though idle, it remains proud. Benson Elevator invites viewers to reflect on the quiet power of history, and the structures that still stand—bearing witness to the land, the people, and the seasons that shaped them.