Soil chromatography is like taking a photo of the compounds and bacteria that make up soil and plants.

This listing is for a giclee print (aka a digitally printed copy) of a chromatogram I made for my body of work titled The Land Loves Us. You will receive an 8.5" x 17" unframed reproduction print. Note that while I have uploaded photos that match the prints' colors as closely as I can, colors may vary among different computer monitors. What appears on your monitor may not reflect the exact shades of color in the print.

Chinese Chive Roots and Stems

I made the original chromatogram this print was based on using the roots and stems of Chinese Chives that I grew in my community garden plot in Chicago. It's one of my absolute favorite chromatograms. This print is made up of glowing reds accented with vibrant oranges and deep browns.

The original chromatogram featured in my exhibition, Mari Miller: The Land Loves Us, at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago in early 2024. It also featured in the promo materials I designed for the show. Learn more about the exhibition here.