This series explores metaphors of connection and transformation as I attempt to transform the land I am responsible for into something more sustainable. It is a diary of my thoughts about issues facing the environment on a larger scale but from a more tangible and intimate perspective of this backyard microcosm. Ideas of manipulation and chance, belonging, and desire and destruction all come into play - all while being very aware of the connection between my impact on this space and its impact on me.

My garden is a place where an altered landscape creates a longing for connection and sanctuary. Yet a sense of wonder remains. It is a process dependent on light, time, water, and alchemy - as is the process of creating the initial images. Working with the earth and the images reminds me of the power of being present in the moment and the ephemerality of life.