This installation was inspired by a cherry tree in my yard with lovely lichen growing on some of its dead branches as well as a lichen-covered stick that has been living on my porch for several years now and glows whenever it rains.

I feel so lucky to live in a place where lichen grows (lichen likes clean air) and I’m thrilled every time it rains and it comes to life with color.

I chose to this picnic table because it gets steady traffic from people who come to the area from all over. My hope was that sitting at this table, the shine of the beads would catch their eye, and they would soon find themselves studying all of the lovely detail created by nature.

2024