Site specific installation created in Kentucky.

The ginkgo tree bright leaves provided a visual resource for what would be one of the most traumatic years of my life. The ginkgo has long been identified as is one of the oldest living tree species, and highly valued for its healing properties.

This one stood outside my office window at Georgetown College.

My sister had been missing for six years when I would receive a phone message on my office extension. Listening to the recording and looking out the window all I saw was the bright yellow losses of a very distinct tree - falling to pieces in the middle of a college campus.

The word “cleave” is an anomaly in the English language. It means both to bring together and to tear apart.

This temporary piece was an attempt to cope professionally while quietly presenting a strong front.

The irony of the piece is someone came by and erased the letter C. The next day when I came to work - broadcast across the lawn was the word “LEAVE”

It was the best reaction to a work I have ever experienced, and a sign for me to go home.