Conifer — Needle Cluster Study (Specimen No. 003) skull the rest of her body

the rest of her body moving beneath in a long

Darkness spilled like ink across the land

stacking toadstools into soft watchtowers

Outer surface folded and collapsed inward at multiple points

Rooted in the earth’s deepest memories

Conifer — Needle Cluster Study (Specimen No. 003) skull the rest of her bodyCollected during the colder stretch of the year. Growth appears unaffected by surrounding dormancy; needles remain firm, evenly spaced along the stem. Drying produces minimal distortion. Slight contraction observed, primarily along the needle edges. Structure holds. No collapse. Copper adheres first to the outermost points, then gathers along the stem. The existing arrangement dictates the final form. No correction required. Variation between