Give and Take, Emily Almloff

A series of gently curved “ribs” rise from the ground like the skeletal remains of an ancient bird’s ribcage forming a cavity that doubles as a nest and community reflection space. Paper cranes and other origami birds made from recycled seed paper and imprinted with quotes and prompts are scattered across campus and the Grove to direct people to Almloff’s nest. She explains, “People are welcome to take these and plant them, but they can also give back to the project by hanging up their responses…These act as skin to cover the bare ribs of the nest.”