Prunings Series of Photographs
Prunings from my Covictory Garden
During Covid, we learned about supply-chain, specifically that the chain was broken. By many accounts, we were told we could lose access to fresh food. I panicked at the thought of losing the staple of my diet: vegetables.
In this series, I isolate the leaves and petals from the plants, laying them flat in order to enhance their essence. At first, I photographed them with natural light on white paper discovering patterns drawn with calligraphic lines created by long leaves and stems, reminiscent of Victorian wallpaper and embroidery. Later, I added colored paper backgrounds and a strobe light, which created shadows that emphasized the dimension and vitality of the organic materials. Each photograph is a witnesses to the ephemeral harvest that sustained me. I continued this series on a regular basis for the course of ten months until I moved to New York City, where sadly I have no outdoor space for a garden. That said, I’m eyeing a few new window boxes for the spring.