Leah Foushee Waller
This series was inspired by the relationship between plants and the historical and contemporary human practice of ritual, celebration, and habit. These cast metal bas-reliefs highlight seven commonly consumed plant-based substances by contemporary societies. The media of cast metal in bas-relief references ancient cultures and traditions, while the subject of harvest-ready, mood altering plants remind the viewer of the very nature of these popular and, to some, sinful substances.