This project has to do with something very personal: maintaining relationships over long distances. It more specifically has to do with staying in touch with my family, & the intentional cultivation that is required to keep bonds alive.
Each day I would hang a paper lantern and plant lavender in a terra-cotta pot while singing Edelweiss. Each element of this meditative ritual was important. To begin with, the lanterns are a symbol of illumination, shedding light on the concept of "Long-Distance Cultivation." The lavender plants are a reminder of home; I have very strong associations with the lavender that grows in our yard, lavender lemonade in the summer, and the lavender lotion my mom loves. Thus, the lavender plants are about home & family. Yet, they are far from the sun, soil, and water they need to thrive. They are living things that require time and care to maintain, just like relationships. I miss you who are far away!
P.S. There are five people in my family, so five pots with 10 plants (one for each day) is also very fitting.
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