I am happy to report that my art installation “Living Quilt for Sojourner Truth” at Sojourner Truth Community Garden in Sacramento has survived the recent storm last week that caused power outages, lots of rain, high winds and even mudslides and highway damages in northern California. Friends in Sacramento sent me photos to show the “bed” still in place and the sprouting wildflowers continuing to grow. More snow in higher elevations and more rain is expected this week. We will be waiting to see some blooming wildflowers here when the weather gets warmer and Spring arrives. Here is a photo taken on January 27 after the high winds and heavy rains in Sacramento by Bill Maynard of the Sacramento Parks Department.

This photo was taken by Corky Gas on January 29 and shows that the handmade paper has almost all disappeared with the rain and weather, and the wildflower seeds have sprouted and are continuing to grow. Corky lives near the Sojourner Truth Community Garden and wrote about this art project for the Sacramento News & Review publication. It is great to have these photos to document the progress of the transforming art installation.