Eucalyptus Grove Study

Fall 2022 | LA 101 | Kate Smaby + Hyunch Sung

UC Berkeley’s Eucalyptus grove is a treasure trove of wonder and serenity. It is home to the tallest stand of hardwood trees in North America and the tallest stand of Tasmanian blue gums (Eucalyptus globulus) in the world.

Through extensive and intimate site visits, I navigated between the macro and the micro to develop a comprehensive understanding of the grove, experimenting across different media and scales.

ii. Tactilezine

The final page of my sensory lab extends an invitation to explore, observe, and empathize with the nonhuman. A multi-media assemblage experimenting with photographs, frottage, ephemera, and sketches to capture the atmosphere and tactile qualities of being in a Eucalyptus grove.