The endangered species carousel is an ongoing, long-term project. We are well aware of the rapid extinction of many animal species. Too often, however, extinctions are treated in isolation, overlooking the deep web of connection that means that one animal vanishing is tied to dozens or hundreds of others that are threatened and strained, from lichens to frogs and fungi.
The project overlaps with the quilt, as I am using the process of building the carousel to experiment with different materials and techniques. Currently, I am creating small lifeforms that will eventually become ornamentation for the carousel. I am also exploring different ways to create animals that will go up and down as the carousel rotates.
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