12.20.2010

For Praveena

by request



(2/2)

2 comments:

tooknap press said...

definitely feels more shrine-y than floral, although perhaps that's due to detail shots rather than the full effect. not that these are anything less than the FULL EFFECT. !!!
many keeses swak swak

Erk said...

I considered the tree as floral arrangement mostly in connection with its purchase. I was freaked out about spending money on the thing, but when I conceived of it as one very large long-lasting stem, I could deal. Its importance as shrine emerged from decorating and experiencing it-- these things were and are sad, pleasurable, rewarding, mysterious. In tending to the tree, I'm tending to many other things as well. I hope to make some ornaments to commemorate the xmases K and I have spent together. One in honor of the year (2008) we watched "Last Tango in Paris" over waffles on xmas (I'm thinking a stick of butter ornament); one to capture this year (we're thinking Wallander might play a role or, perhaps, a crow from Winterreise-- see 12/23 post). xoxo