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This imaginary scene features maple leaf rock, which is made up of the remnants of gypsum and quartz crystals. The name comes from the rock’s delicate structures and colors, resembling fallen maple leaves carpeting the ground in autumn.

The Korean tray, a casting of 85% mica and graphite, is hand burnished and sealed. Below the lip of the tray are the Chinese characters “shan" and "chuan" (mountains and streams).

miniature pump hidden inside rock sends water cascading down rock face; miniature palm in separate concrete planter
Falling Leaves
mixed
14" x 10" x 9"
2022