solo mixed media photography exhibition // heartwood center // january 2025 - april 2025
sun photos in reclaimed window frames sourced around illinois and wisconsin
branches collected in oak forest, il // curtains sewn // macrame // cuttings from ellen palmer
labels printed on vellum with title // location // date and time of capture // shutter speed // aperture
accompanying "shitakusa" (companion plant in bonsai) photo to give sense of place and balance
nature photos taken across the midwest and on the east coast
photos printed at printlab chicago
grid below represents flow of installation
reception supplies, time, and services donated by:
marroz franklin (pastries)
union squared (pizza)
trader joe's (flowers)
green paper products (discounted compostable serving ware)
charles & the heartwood center (projector, microphone, speaker system, & technical support)
brust family (financial, fabrication, & emotional support)
ed fuller (financial support)
grant carey (menu/inventory advice)
james phillips (emcee)
marcus phillips (marketing and general support)
mayor daniel biss of evanston
rada yovovich & tyra poindexter of evanston pride
maggie wilson of the immigrant solidarity team at uce
joe ingraffia of heartwood center
ronnie & lisa preston of the american indian center
proceeds donated to nonprofits represented
write-up in evanston roundtable
deepest gratitude to pam loring & anna da silva of the salty quill
for creating an oasis of community, safety, & creativity on mcgee island, me
nancy floy, larry akey, & lisa meyerson of the heartwood center for finding value in my work
all the friends, family, therapists, & strangers who listened, advised, & encouraged
as i rambled on and on about ideas, setbacks, & processes
& benji for inspiration, true-heartedness, & the willingness to always call me out
on my myopia & areas of growth