Lavender
Lavender plants, embroidery, cloth
73 x 180 cm
2025

Wanting to include smell in an artwork, the artist designed lavender sacs for this important plant. The scent of lavender is known to reduce anxiety, help with insomnia and depression.  The plant and color are also sometimes used to represent the LGBTQ community. 

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