Estate Sale
2018 - 2019
This series is an investigation of what we treasure. With watercolor pencils, graphite, pen, and gouache, plants are drawn on a wood surface shaped like a traditional jewelry pendant. Instead of harboring precious stones, the pendants feature images of wild flora indigenous to midwestern and western America. Many species of plants are experiencing decline due to human activity. To illustrate this, endangered flora are depicted as black ink drawings. 24 karat gold leaf is also applied to each piece.
Through the imagery of hands that manipulate and grasp, the works allude to the deep connection we have with nature, but also the negative environmental impacts of our interference. Even at the small scale of wildflowers, our landscape is changing. These rich natural resources may not be something we always inherit.
