Field guide No. 744
The escalator that grew a forest
Going up, slowly, as birch.
In an empty shopping centre, an escalator has birch trees growing out of its steps, roots gripping the treads and red leaves piled on every one. It still looks ready to move.
Field noteTrees grow anywhere left alone long enough. A mall that stopped for a decade would look much like this.
Also possible, also breaking nothing
Inside-out suitcase on a motel bedA suitcase can open wide and show its lining. The motel bed is not responsible for the unpacking.
Ochre leaf on water goosebumpsAn ochre leaf rests among tight ripples on pale green water. The pond has felt a chill.
Echoes under an ear shaped ceilingPlaster ceiling coiled like a cochlea over an empty tiled hall.
The hinge gardenMoss grows on old metal left outside. This one has been left outside very well.