About the sculpture
This project, Kin(g) of Chlorophyll, was probably the kernel that eventually led to Arboratory today. A musical work that turned into a video piece, then book, then live tree-climbing performance with storytelling, this project explores the vital and queer need for change. While audiovisual versions of this work exist, it shows up in Arboratory in silent, analog form.
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The main textual refrain "No one has imagined us, we want to live like trees" is woodburned and etched into a long branch, as well as written in braille via custom, raised dowels. (Thanks Kim Kilpatrick for your testing, advising and braille-checking!)
The book rests next to the suspended branch. Fragments of bark hang above and below, inches away from the 'host' branch. 
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Kin of Chlorophyll
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A botanical being, Kin of Chlorophyll celebrates nature through drag, drawing inspiration from the forest's embrace - lurking in the shadows with flying squirrels, singing with cicadas, and communing with the sun. ☀️
. Beyond the stage, Kin's work is rooted in artistry, ecology and education. As an arbor-artist, composer and nature educator, Kin of Chlorophyll explores the stories of forests and the playful unpredictability of the natural world, channeling these elements into their art. Through their drag, they offer audiences a chance to reflect on the interconnectedness of all living things. |
Special thanks to...
Kim Kilpatrick, Stefano, She-Yang, Dad