Field guide No. 273
The mantis holds time
Hands-on watchmaking.
A green praying mantis stands in the open works of a brass pocket watch on a red velvet cushion, gripping one of its hands. The repair shop has hired a specialist.
Field noteMantises are roughly watch-sized and fond of gripping things. Rare footage, no fault.
Also possible, also breaking nothing
A kind of patienceSwap the bob for a peach and the clock still swings, just slightly off. Somebody simply hasn’t.
Roots under the spare stepRoots take the shape of whatever’s missing, given decades. Slow masonry, but masonry.
Moon leaveBalloons come in every shape, moons included. Sleepiness is printed on, presumably.
Low tide laundryFish-print sheets are a choice, not a contradiction. They simply haven’t been hung here yet.