This video will show, by poetic abstraction, the process of healing possible by interconnecting humans and nature. 

Healing places are possible because of strong relationships between humans, nature, and even cities. After almost two years of having our collective faith worn thin from the fear of covid, a time of recovery is surging. Actions in the video reflect this recovery: rustling of leaves, and, particularly, the lens zooming in  to capture these moments that each re-signify life. I interpret this time of healing as “breathing”. This healing comes despite the very rough cuts of trauma, as if two branches on a fruiting tree break apart, thereby requiring a wise orchardist to bind up and re-graft them. Two branches, sutured and held with  a wire, allowing the sap of one branch to run into the broken one, offering restoration. We humans can heal also: with words that connect each other. After suffering, screaming, dancing, finally healing will reappear in our paths. We will reintroduce nature into us, with movement and rhythm. Breathe! Yes, all of us, every race, all the languages and all the countries will recover from the horrors of our recent life. This connection —a binding together and with nature— will help us breathe.