Cultured Matter 

"At Waters Edge" was a project done combing two things I love very deeply: the ocean and the many cultures represented and present in my home of Queens, NY. Many cultures have objects or trinkets that represent protection, so I took that concept and applied it to the plants that protect New York's coastline from erosion. I created little water protector talismans that represent some native plants along New Yorks coast. In this project I wanted to inspire joy and happiness. Below are progress pictures and final pictures of the sculptures I made for this project.