Michele Brody, Grass Skirt IV, 2002, lace fabric, grass seeds, copper pipes, wash tub, pump, light, 65 x 24" in diameter
A lace skirt within which grass seeds native to northern California are planted and sprouted with the aid of a hydroponic drip irrigation system. The skirt is supported by an armature made from copper pipes and fittings.
The piece sits in a galvanized tub, holding a pump and water, and illuminated by an internal halogen light bulb.
Michele Brody
The essence of my work is to understand how we live with change and the constant flux of our environment. By incorporating the anthropological notion of the Limen – the threshold through which one passes at the starting point for a new state or... » read more