In the Studio

Many years ago, I embarked on a project to bring attention to the need for a deeper connection with our natural world. Every day we can find examples of what...

Our entire human history is in the very soil beneath us. Our bodies, and all those that have come before us, are still here. We are part of this world.Yet,...

  Air, water, and the soil that grows our food are foundational in our lives. And yet, as the years progress, the clarity of connection with these core elements often...

 "We need all the help we can get". Our oceans are coveted for personal wanderings and enjoyment, full of the beautiful ornamentation of diverse life, and bountiful supply of tasty...

“Resilience and sustainability require justice.”-Richard Heinberg  As a forager, we learn certain rules around picking, berries, mushrooms, or herbs. We leave some for the animals (who are also great at...

I love making these giant flowers! My niece and her two roommates were nimble assistants. We made it through the morning heat in good spirits. Thank you to all the friendly...

Much of my recent work depicts snapshots of community borders. The video clip is an example of an event or many snapshots. Watch Video “Relocalization is a strategy to build...

“Reducing economic diversity may be efficient, but it also reduces resilience.” “….as regions specialize, there is an overall loss of local diversity in jobs.” -Richard Heinberg Do our avocados, T-shirts,...