Statement: This project is important to me because I have felt unconnected to the land I now live in for a long time and this open exploration of a particular area is beautifully grounding for my highly sensitive and responsive approach to art making. It is especially exciting to be working with others who will also be working freely and experimentally, working individually and collaborating and sharing ideas. This project has a rich source to draw from and great potential for new work among local artists, most of who I have never worked with before.