After 13 years of living on the road, Zac Henderson returned to his Southern roots, experiencing a changed relationship with familiar places. The town he once knew had expanded and altered, leaving him feeling alienated. Invasive kudzu, introduced in 1876, has grown rapidly across the region, engulfing structures and illustrating the uncontrollable influence of nature and time. Henderson's creative work, Palimpsest, draws from this symbolism, highlighting themes of nostalgia and transformation as nature reclaims man-made structures.
Kudzu is capable of growing up to a foot per day, creating a stranglehold on untouched structures and appearing like non-threatening monsters within the landscape.
Kudzu, originally imported for its ornamental appeal and erosion control, has become an invasive species that engulfs telephone poles, trees, and other plants.
Henderson's work titled Palimpsest reflects on how time and nature alter landscapes, capturing the transformative power of kudzu on infrastructure.
Upon returning home after years on the road, familiarity transforms into alienation as both the town and the individual evolve over time.
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