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

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 a 10" x 10" 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.

Locally grown Asian Pear

After using up all the pears my cousin gave me to make chromatograms, I bought a locally grown Asian Pear from Oriana's Orchard. To make chromatograms, I fold xuan paper into different shapes. Unfolding this print in the winter of 2023 made me feel like I was transported back to the fall. The flaming colors in this print remind me of the reds of autumn leaves. This print features vibrant reds with browns and hints of black.

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.