A row of seven stems, flowers, and a small mound of roots and soil below, with pale blue life beyond.

As I gaze upon this work I think of tending a garden, growth, and good health. The style reminds me of nineteenth century botanic illustration. A time in England of vegetable allotments and kitchen gardens.

The shared height of an array of flora is curious and speaks of solidarity, as if reaching a goal at the same time and place. I also think of how those things of greatest value that are given are as a result of someone investing their time and care for the benefit of another.

This work forms part of the publication Encyclopedia Utopia.

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