2023

14.5’ x 5’ x 8”

Quilted digital prints on linen and silk with collaged fruits and flowers from Luther Burbank’s photographic records of plants that he deemed “unfit” for reproduction, recycled upholstery materials, glazed stoneware, carpet, found fabrics, spray paint, spray painted vinyl and fabric strap weavings, tinsel, wood armature

14 foot orchard ladder with ceramic ladder slats and digitally printed quilted fabrics with collaged patterns of fruits and flowers from Luther Burbank’s photographic records of plants that he deemed “unfit” for reproduction. Each ceramic ladder slat is imprinted with fruits pressed into the clay that were gathered from Sonoma State Hospital’s historic orchard. The broken ceramic steps are woven together with spray painted vinyl and fabric straps.