Mindful
2013
Created as an artist-in-residence at the Everglades National Park, The Studios of Key West. and the home studio. These seven pieces capture unique moments in the story of nature.
Featured at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (Reimagining the Landscape and the Future of Nature), and Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park (Body Double: the figure in Contemporary Sculpture). Selected for festivals internationally. Pixie awards, too.
DVD released in October, 2013. Designed by Eric Oehrl
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Whispers of the Prairie
2013, 4:01
The first American lawn: Prairie. Back to our roots, to the medley of native flowers that thrive in our forests and our sustainably landscaped lawns.
Music: Edie Herrold
this present moment
2012, 4:38
Sunshine, every day... at the Studios of Key West.
Music: Ralston Bowles
Skin
2012, 5:24
Thick skinned, thin skinned. The first line of defense. A surface archive. Created as an artist-in-residence at the Everglades National Park, Florida.
Sound design: Edie Herrold
Skies of Mist
2013, 7:44
Everglades has only two seasons, wet and dry. Wet season proclaims arrival.
Music: Bill Ryan
Fast ‘n Slow
2013, 1:48
Plein air painter Michele Byrne in Key West.
Kindred
2012, 4:56
Wilderness, wildlife. Everglades eye to eye. Up close and personal.
Co-explorer: Gretchen Vinnedge.
Springing
2013, 3:17
Tulips in spring-time. Inspired by this Mary Oliver poem: Instructions for living a life: 1. Pay attention, 2. Be astonished. 3. Tell about it.
Music: Handel by Re-Lab