Confluence: Stream Science, Handwriting and Urban Curbs

a temporary public artwork to be read, following the flow of water, as you walk through the city

Confluence: Stream Science, Handwriting, and Urban Curbs - a book version of the temporary public art installation in Reno, Nevada in 2023-24.

Confluence is a mile-long poem about water, land, and how stories orient us to the places we inhabit, that was installed in Reno, Nevada from 2023 to 2024.

With the support of the University of Nevada Press, I am translating this ephemeral artwork into book form, including the 5800-word poem, installation photographs, and contextualizing essays.

While the Press covers basic production costs, funding is needed for writer and design fees, premium paper, and subsidized retail pricing.

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