Native Waters

"Native Waters" is a site-specific video collage exploring and celebrating biodiversity in the Austin area through interconnected waterways and native ecosystems. The piece features local life from the Wildflower Center, Lady Bird Lake trails, and the San Marcos River, including purple coneflower, monarch butterflies, bees, trumpet crossvine, native grasses, prickly pear, and endangered Texas Wild Rice. By weaving together images of aquatic and terrestrial environments, it emphasizes how water connects diverse habitats and organisms in the region's ecosystem. Celebratory of biodiversity, "Native Waters" aims to inspire wonder and environmental stewardship by revealing the complex, interdependent web of life in our local environment. Native and nature-inspired symbols serve as border motifs, enhancing the visual narrative and honoring the region's cultural and natural heritage.

A prickly pear cactus with bright red fruits.

Pink wildflowers in a field, possibly wild roses or some type of mallow.

snake's head emerging from water, surrounded by green lily pads.

A close-up view of lily pads on water. A small snake can be seen swimming between the lily pads, its body creating ripples in the blue water. The image is framed by colorful borders featuring stylized nature symbols.

This image depicts vibrant purple thistle-like flowers. The flowers have spiky purple petals and appear to be growing near water.

This image presents yellow and orange flowers emerging from green foliage. The flowers appear to be lilies or similar trumpet-shaped blooms.

This shows a single flower with yellow petals and a pinkish center against a blurry blue background. The flower stands out in sharp focus while the background creates a dreamy, abstract quality. The familiar colorful border surrounds this image too