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Copiapoa : Cactus Under the Influence of Fog
THE THING is very excited to team up with artist Christian Herman Cummings and Cactus Store LA for a special presentation, cocktail party, and plant specimen sale.
ABOUT THE PRESENTATION:
For eons, a particularly remarkable genus of cacti have thrived in Earth's most arid habitat.
However...
In 1571, what few drops of rain Copiapoa needed yearly to propagate her seeds, permanently withdrew from the region. As a result, all plants in habitat stopped reproducing.
Notwithstanding these grave environmental challenges, a vast population of ancient Copiapoa continue to dwell in habitat wherein every plant is now an astounding 445+ years of age - all thanks to a unique coastal fog phenomenon known as "The Camanchaca".
In this presentation, Cactus Store's Christian Cummings explores the history and science behind fog dwelling cacti. What lessons might we learn from one of Earth's most adapted yet most delicate organisms? Attempting to unravel the paradox of a plant living halfway between what it is and what it isn't, we step into the impenetrable fog of conjecture to confront the Camanchaca.
*At the conclusion of the presentation, a limited number of mature Copiapoa will be available for adoption.
ABOUT CHRISTIAN HERMAN CUMMINGS:
Cummings is an artist, cactus collector, and Cactus Store member that lives and works in L.A.
ABOUT CACTUS STORE LA:
Cactus Store is a Los Angeles based shack that specializes in rare and bizarre varieties of cactus from around the world. It is co-owned by members of Help.Ltd, a group of artists and designers who share a common interest in uncommon plants, and legendary nurseryman John Morera.
DETAILS:
DATE: SATURDAY, AUG 15TH
TIME: 5PM PRESENTATION followed by cocktails and plant specimen sale
PLACE: TTQ HQ - 447 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
TICKETS: $5 ticket includes adult beverage
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447 O'Farrell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
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