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Lina Puerta American, b. 1969
Cucumber and Garlands, 2019Handmade paper composed of pigmented cotton and linen pulp; embedded with lace and sequined fabrics; discarded food wrappings and nettings; finished with gouache, pom-pons, lace and velvet ribbons28 x 19.5 in
71.1 x 49.5 cm'We think of nature as if it was separate from us, something we spend time with when going to the park or outside the city. But indigenous teachings remind us..."We think of nature as if it was separate from us, something we spend time with when going to the park or outside the city. But indigenous teachings remind us that we ARE nature and therefore, we are part of an ecosystem in which we play an important role within the natural world. If we learn to pay attention and develop a sense of deep respect and reciprocity with the living world around us, I believe, we can create significant changes that would bring healing to ourselves and the earth." - Lina Puerta, Caroline Kipp
