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Los Gatos is such a special place, a little town with a big heart, surrounded by nature and opportunity. It seems as though fortune has smiled down upon us. At least that is how we like to think of it.
However, nothing remains untouched by the passage of time. There has always been the threat of earthquakes, floods, fires and the pressures of development and more, and while our town has fared better than most, many of these challenges have become increasingly intense with climate change. This Ohlone land has seen many different occupants, and is not without the stain of social and economic injustice and prejudice over time, but I see our community as one that is striving to keep what it has built while continuing to embrace positive change.
I began embroidering silk rainbows onto vintage photographs and postcards at the beginning of the pandemic as a meditation on how to remain grateful as I focused on wonder, awe, and hope on challenging days. I like to look to the past to remind myself of the long perspective where we as individuals, as a community, as a people, and as a place have endured and blossomed and continue to grow. In this series, that I have created especially for NUMU and its Director’s Circle, I hope to honor the love that we have for Los Gatos; infusing the feeling and the promise of a rainbow into these worn fragments of the past – a reminder to always strive to make our future bright as well.
