Over the past two years, I have been embedded within a scientific research team as they study forest interactions with the atmosphere. Investigators on the project are from the University of Minnesota, Colorado State University, and Indiana University; and the two Principal Investigators leading the research are Drs. Dylan Millet (UMN) and Delphine Farmer (CSU). Scientific measurements were gathered this summer during a field campaign at the Manitou Experimental Forest in Colorado.

My work with them has provided a prompt for experiencing their own research through a new perspective and is currently developing a multi-disciplinary plan for an art exhibition that brings their findings to the public. This is an ongoing project, so more images will be posted here as it develops.

New Particle Formations

New particle formations were described by Dr. Delphine Farmer. In these pieces, dyes are used with snow on paper in order to create unpredictable results. These pieces are how I imagine these new particle events, as visualized abstractly through color.

Leaf Emissions

With data provided by Dr. Mj Riches, this series of paintings shows monoterpene speciation emitted by 27 individual pine needle samples during photosynthesis. The images below are snapshots of the paintings in progress, completed fall 2022.

The complete collection of Leaf Portraits can be seen here.

My participation in the Broader Impacts of this project is made possible with the support of the National Science Foundation, and thanks to the Millet and Farmer research groups for enabling my involvement in this project.