this is a preview of the piece i did for the 6x6 show at rochester contemporary. at the time i took the picture it wasnt completed but the general idea is there. its called blind willow, sleeping woman and is based on a short story of the same name. a quote: 'a blind willow looks small on the outside, but its got incredibly deep roots,' she explained. 'actually, after a certain point it stops growing up and pushes further and further down into the ground. like the darkness nourishes it. and the flies carry that pollen to her ear, burrow inside, and put her to sleep...' haruki murakami.