Artist Statement: What are the man-made contaminants present in our groundwater—pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, radioactive waste? And more importantly, what is being done to combat the compromising of our soil and water?

Materials & Techniques: Techniques: fusible applique, machine stitching and quilting Materials: hand-dyed background fabric, deconstructed screen printed fabric, cotton and polyester thread, wool batting

Dimensions: 57 x 25 x 0

Photographer: Ginnie Hebert