Apple Orchard, 1982 is inspired by a single memory from when I was a kid. My mom took me to the movie theater, and while we were watching the movie, she quickly covered my eyes with her hand when the sexually charged scene appeared on the screen. Coincidentally, it is the only scene I remember from the movie. (Through the cracks of her fingers).

Apple Orchard, 1982 has invited others into what is now a shared scene, embodied by Kiwi, a collaborator and co-creator, and me. In immersive photographic installations, we create different actions using props and materials that carry emotional weight: heirlooms, folkloric skirts from back home, a Greek column, and, lately, a conch. These objects serve as vessels of memory, ways to navigate what is revealed and what is protected. In reassembling them, we search for the spaces where vulnerability becomes strength.

(Working title). From the series “Apple Orchard, 1982.” “Just like a child, you are in control” Madonna. Diary entry by Cherry: “As we entered the church, we proceeded to the center of the stage, where the typewriter was. One action we also did was that I cradled Kiwi’s body across my lap, just like Mary Magdalene held Christ when he was removed from the cross. Pietà.” Next iteration: 3/26/26, from 10am-12pm. Chris Church Cranbrook. Images: Self portraits, 120mm film scan.

From the series “Apple Orchard, 1982.” Latest episode: [SUICIDE SAUNA]. 2/26/26, the garage gallery. Kiwi with Cherry, artists in residency. Under the Gilbert fellowship program. Documentation by the Photography department, first group. 35mm color film.Photo credits: Photography Department, Cranbrook.

Suicide Sauna is an experiential photo installation from the series “Apple Orchard, 1982.” Basada in a single memory. This fourth iteration looks a la transformación de memorias con acciones íntimas adentro de un carro siendo inundado con una cortina de neblina producida por un steamer. El rayado del cuerpo en medio del sofocante humo, simplemente respirar, se vuelve casi imposible. Las palabras se vuelven slurs, hablando casi en secreto, la comunicación se nubla, aunque todo se siente satisfying. La distancia y los obstáculos dentro del carro; se vuelven como paredes que hay saltar, quien maneja, o quien va en el backseat. All while being documented. Witness use a 35mm camera to photograph what they can and can’t see through the fogged windows. Faces pressed against windows tratando de mirar lo que esta pasando adentro. Duración una hora, sonidos, fotografia analogica, heirlooms y acciones rituales, incluyendo el play de la concha de mar. Documentation by Kiwi and Cherry. Trabajo en proceso.

Títulos en proceso: (from top left)

"Water from the universe,", “The properties of a thing do not arise from relation to other thing, they arise from relationships.” Marxism. Glass jug, clay dish, carved wooden penis. 14 x 17 x 10 in, approx. 120mm B&W film scan. In process.

“SUVs (sport utility vehicles).” Conch. 8 x 6 x 5 in. 2026.

“Alfombra y fondo,”,  “how are thoughts not memories, if thoughts are the architect of my creations, they are also responsible for new memories.” Mexican carpet, 56 x 81 in. 2026.

“Medias y manzanas, unmaned memories,”, “My memories are being activated by photography imagery charged with intimacy, performance pause.” Panties, apples and carved wooden penis. Size varies. 2026.

“About naming and labeling feelings, that later become unreliable memories tarnished by clarity.” Conch, white rose, and carved wooden penis. 10 x 6 x 5 in. 2026.

“The sociality of gay culture,” Conch and carved wooden penis.
7 x 8.5 x 5 in. 2026 

---

Previously: (2015-2024) Brief.

Yesterday three ducks were swimming on the river closed to each other, then a fourth one came in and landed and disrupted the other three. They all took off right away, but still, the group of three stayed together during the flight, while the fourth one falling behind, tried to join them in mid-air. The three ducks made quick turns, from one side to the other, still really closed together, clearly avoiding the fourth one. After several attempts to join the group of three ducks, the fourth one gave up and made a sharp right turn, and landed on the water by itself. While the other three landed far down the stream.