I blend ethnobotanical knowledge with art and soulful, innovative research. Join me on a journey of discovery, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and every creation tells a story in the rich tapestry of the relationship of plants and people.

Welcome to The Lab

  • Okra

    Multisensory experientials rooted in a soulful understanding of the natural world, where art, culture, and sustainability converge.

  • Ethnobotany Lab

    A creative and agricultural space rooted in okra, earth pigments, textiles, and land-based care.
    Come in slow. Let the plants speak.

  • Cultivation

    From cultivating heirloom varieties to harvesting its pigment and bast fiber, every part of the plant is honored in the movement towards sustainability and circular economics.

  • Research

    In the Lab, we are committed to exploring this remarkable plant. By integrating okra into various aspects of our lives—agriculture, textiles, art, and wellness—we create a holistic ecosystem that embodies sustainability, creativity, and innovation.

  • Art

    Okra is more than a vegetable; it’s a muse and a living canvas that offers a multitude of gifts. Each creation is a testament to the enduring bond between humanity and the plant kingdom.

Pictured: The Park at 16 Tech, Landscape Architect - Merritt Chase, Architect - Barnes Studio

The Praxis

  • It all begins with the seed of a single idea that unfolds throughout a process of marrying the core materials: earth, pigment, fiber, and plant.

    • White River State Park

      Research and U-Pick Garden

    • The Lab

      Dye Garden

    • The Park at 16 Tech Innovation District

      Research Garden and Foodscape

    Pictured: The Park at 16 Tech, Landscape Architect - Merritt Chase, Architect - Barnes Studio

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