DOMESTICATION, 2021
Grass, exit sign
Exit Sign: height 27.3 cm (10.75 in), diameter 40 cm (15.75 in)
In response to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, 'Domestication' explores the intersection of indoor and outdoor spaces, the idealization of nature as an escape, and the parallel domestication of humans and plants. Conceived during quarantine in a rented LA apartment, both the artist and plants faced spatial constraints, confined to limited living space and pots. 'Domestication' serves as a visual reflection on evolving relationships with the environment and the choices in shaping living spaces. The project prompts viewers to contemplate the impact of urban lifestyles on the delicate balance between habitation and our innate desire to connect with nature.