Mississippi River Gorge Project
The Mississippi River Gorge series is the result of an extensive research process--from recording electromagnetic signals of plants to translating data through computer programs to uploading vector files into my new digitized embroidery machine. I dyed the organza from the cuttings I harvested from the plants. I chose six plants to document this moment in time and part of the Mississippi River gorge while capturing the plant’s ”voice” as global warming alters natural habitats and biodiversity.
Karen Gustafson is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.