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CONTEMPLATING AN OLD MEMORY

 

2017, 24-carat gold cast of a lentil seed, live lentil sprout of the same seed, plates, iron, water, dimensions variable

A lentil seed is molded and cast in gold. The same original seed is then left to sprout and grow. The cast and the growing plant are exhibited side by side.

29 contemplating an old memory ste phanie saade marfa 1

30 contemplating an old memory ste phanie saade marfa

31 contemplating an old memory grown ste phanie saade marfa 1

32 contemplating an old memory ste phanie saade marfa 2

33 contemplating an old memory grown ste phanie saade marfa 1