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American history through today, including recent references to martyrs of the Black Lives Matter movement. Recalling Ruth Asawa in her activist practice — a phone call with the late fellow Bay Area talent when Mays was a burgeoning artist is cited as inspiration — Mays also prizes a friendship with Joyce Scott, who advised her to not get stuck in the craft lane. Houston Botanic Garden serves as the ninth venue for this seven-part installation, which has traveled to historic homes, estates, and gardens across America since it was commissioned in 2020 by early-20th-century Filoli estate south of San Francisco. In a 2021 interview with The New York Times when "Rich Soil" was installed at Marjorie Merriweather Post's Hillwood in Washington, D.C., Mays called it "a celebration of all of the enslaved people who once toiled on the property, and this idea of them coming back, like their spirits rising up from the soil and rejoicing now that they're free." This is her first show created to be outdoors; the works are formed from hooked and looped rebar tie, a material she's worked with indoors for 28 years. Performing arts also played a role in the exhibition. "It all was inspired by Alvin Ailey dancers," she says. "They're all strong dancers if you look at them individually, but they come together in this beautiful composition." The underlying message of the exhibition, the sculptor says, "is always around community and us coming together. As an African American, my story is there, as well as my ancestors. In this time, we all need to rise. I'm always encouraging people to never lose hope, because that's what keeps us going.""Kristine Mays: Rich Soil" at Houston Botanic Garden, through September 21, hbg.org. Catherine D. Anspon (Continued from page 22) PAUL PELC Kristine Mays' Ancestral Spin, 2018, at Houston Botanic Garden Art Notes TEXAS FAMILY-OWNED AND MANAGED • INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE WWW.THETRADITION.COM THE TRADITIONWOODWAY 6336 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77057 Independent Living (713) 423-6066 Assisted Living & Memory Care (713) 874-9096 THE TRADITIONBUFFALO SPEEDWAY 9339 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77025 Independent Living (713) 715-1905 Assisted Living & Memory Care (713) 715-1902 THE DEFINITION The word "tradition" has been defined as "an exemplary or time-honored pattern of thoughts, ideals, or character." When considering Assisted Living or Memory Care for a family member or loved one, look no further than The Tradition. Our family-owned company is proud to provide residents hospitality and exceptional amenities in a luxury environment – where beauty is just the beginning. Here is what one family member has to say about their own experience: "The staff is amazing. From the very beginning, that's one of the things that impressed me. Everyone speaks to you. Everyone says "good morning." Everyone says "hello." They really care. I couldn't ask for anything better for my Mother." I hope that when decisions are being made about residency, The Tradition is what first comes to mind. Please make an appointment to tour our beautiful Community, meet residents and staff firsthand, and learn more. I look forward to welcoming you home! Founder & CEO The Tradition CALL TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY. Daughter of a current resident