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Cultivating Perilla People’s Garden

Spring 2026 Dear posthuman studies professor, Ever since I learned that the word “cultivate” used in agriculture means to till the land for crops, I think about it whenever I’m weeding—killing unwanted plants to remove competition for the plants I am growing intentionally. In everyday parlance, cultivation indicates nurturing and potentiality. In our first class, […]

Drip, Seep, Run

Previous Next Drip, Seep, RunSchenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2023 Materials: sandstone, crushed shale, black locust lumber and hardware, HDPE pipes and connectors; concrete plinths Drip Seep Run is a permanent artwork located in Schenley Park where groundwater springs emerge along Hollow Run Trail. The piece moves underground spring water, making it visible to passersby, creating an […]

Nine Mile Run Viewfinder

Previous Next Edition of three custom manhole covers and hydropower lighting to create public views of the underground stream; accompanied by downloadable written scores and audio recordings as well as an artist rendered map. Temporary public art work supported by Nine Mile Run Watershed Association and Center for Civic Arts, with Office of Public Art, […]