This project was grant funded through The National Endowment for the Arts and The City of Sacramento. Each print is in direct response to the rich tapestry of stories and histories woven through the act of reconnecting with land and place.

Plants, as enduring symbols of our connection to the earth, serve as the foundation for these prints. Through archival research and dialogue with tribal council members of The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, the work in this collection utilizes techniques grounded in respect and reciprocity with the land. The prints in this collection are crafted using sustainably gathered plant materials and lumen-printed using discarded or expired black and white silver gelatin paper - imbuing the print with a sense of authenticity and rootedness in their surroundings. Then, a low-toxicity homemade saturated salt fixer is used for processing. This series unveils a more holistic perspective of place, inviting viewers to reconsider their connection to the land and the materials that shape our visual experiences.