Velvet Gardeners

My work dives into therophily—the dynamic, often overlooked power of mice as pollinators. I’m fascinated by the way these tiny mammals burst through the world, darting, climbing, and leaping with fearless curiosity. As they chase nectar, their noses and whiskers pick up pollen like sparks catching light, turning every movement into an act of renewal. <P> I’m drawn to their momentum: the quick flick of a tail, the twitch of whiskers, the bold, determined energy packed into such small bodies. Their pollination isn’t delicate or dainty; it’s lively, accidental, and unstoppable. It invites viewers to feel the rush, the motion, and the hidden pulse of life carried on the whiskers of a mouse.