Go I know not where
Joan Mitchell Center +
Good Children 

A series of work begun in residence at the Joan Mitchell Center in 2024, Go I know not where is inspired by the Slavic folkloreism and social geology. The title comes from the story Go I Know Not Where, Bring Back I Know Not What, which tells of Fedot, a royal huntsman whose spared bird-wife helps him through perilous trials. Barbara Henry’s analysis highlights how this tale reflects the transition from magical to practical elements due to industrialization and environmental change. Reflecting this theme, the show explores water’s dual role as both generative and destructive in Southern Louisiana. It features drawings of local waterways, cyanotypes of personal symbols like hair and palm fronds, paper made of algae, and historical references such as Soviet-era exile measures. The work further delves into Slavic folklore with the deity Mokosh, using embroidery patterns to connect with cultural and ecological narratives and the interplay between memory, environment, and tradition. This work was shown at Good Children Gallery in New Orleans in 2024.