RECIPROCITY
Treasures
Michelle Gann
Clay, Metal
Michelle Gann
Clay, Metal
Each beautiful, hand built clay flower was made using the slumping and humping technique and then glazed. Native and endemic to wetlands and oak woodlands, these flowers attract butterflies.
My hope is that observers will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the local ecosystem, and learn to identify and appreciate all the elements, big and small, that contribute to the cycle of life. May this be a starting point for many to embrace the protection and love our environment deserves.
The ceramic flowers, representing endemic species of oak woodland and wetland habitat, will hold water. They aim to add color year-round and support the ecosystem, with seeds or bulbs scattered around each patch, causing minimal disturbance to the earth. We are all connected, yet taking the time to ground ourselves often gets lost along the way.
A wise educator friend of mine once emphasized the importance of making education fun and meaningful. We all learn in different ways, and what we absorb gives us purpose and interest. We see and digest information differently; no way is right or wrong. However, we can sometimes lose sight of our connection to the greater whole.
I encourage you to learn about the Mariposa lily, observe this space throughout the year, and interact with it.
The piece was made with help from several community members.
My hope is that observers will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the local ecosystem, and learn to identify and appreciate all the elements, big and small, that contribute to the cycle of life. May this be a starting point for many to embrace the protection and love our environment deserves.
The ceramic flowers, representing endemic species of oak woodland and wetland habitat, will hold water. They aim to add color year-round and support the ecosystem, with seeds or bulbs scattered around each patch, causing minimal disturbance to the earth. We are all connected, yet taking the time to ground ourselves often gets lost along the way.
A wise educator friend of mine once emphasized the importance of making education fun and meaningful. We all learn in different ways, and what we absorb gives us purpose and interest. We see and digest information differently; no way is right or wrong. However, we can sometimes lose sight of our connection to the greater whole.
I encourage you to learn about the Mariposa lily, observe this space throughout the year, and interact with it.
The piece was made with help from several community members.
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Michelle Gann has worked with clay and metal for over 20 years and has been teaching children art and gardening at the Lake County International Charter School for 10 years and has co-created several works for EcoArts with them. She is part of MAC’s Outreach and Community Engagement team for the Eagle and Condor Ceramic Mural.
As Bambles’ Site Manager, Michelle managed the land, animals, and daily site operations of a 495-acre “Scottish-links” eco-focused golf course in development for 3 years. She brings her commitment, experience, education and care for the land to MAC and RECIPROCITY. |
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