This painting is based on a photograph my mom took when I was probably about 6 or 7 years old. We lived in Harlem, New York City and my parents would rent a cabin along with some other family and friends in Cape Cod, Massachusetts to get away from the city. I wish I had clearer memories of this time, but it did leave a deep impression upon me. I loved to sit in the grass and just observe things. In the photo, I believe I am just examining a blade of grass. I did this a lot. I found joy in looking closely at things and imagining what might be the intricate underpinnings.