Project Description

In an exploration of ecosystems, we were asked to create a collage of words and images that evoked the essence of a particular Minnesota natural area. I chose to represent the beach ridges of the Red River Valley prairie system in section, featuring hand-drawings of plants and a list of words decribing the range of feelings accompanying the openness and beauty of the prairie. 

We then translated this exploration into a small urban setting of our choice. In my desire to allow city-dwellers to experience the expansiveness of the prairie, I used long mirrors set at angles amidst angular swaths of prairie plants. Visitors would be able to explore this urban school yard, surrounded by buildings, and marvel at the seemingly infinite views of prairie created by the reflections.