Collard Maps

The Collard Maps Project began in my parent back yard where for years they have grown all of their own vegetables.

This is an attempt to show the passing of knowledge from one generation to another through oral tradition.What I

call the passing of the knife. The Collard project is inspired by the leaves of a Collard Green which resembles maps.

It is my wish to trace my family history and others as well through the knowledge of food particularly but not limited to the Collard.

I want to collect,compare, and share this knowledge in an audio and picture book form.

It is my belief that we can have a better understanding of ourselves and each other through the shared foods of our cultures.

This project is ongoing.