Roots

Samantha Lucchetta, Toronto, Canada

Roots is a photographic triptych featuring the autumnal remnants of cilantro roots. The limited space of the planter caused the roots to become compressed, even after they were removed from the planter and designated for compost. Their dark, entangled mass bears resemblance to the human body’s blood vessels. Thus, Roots not only depicts the hidden workings of plant biology, but also represents the overlooked aspects of faunal anatomy to draw attention to the similarities between our bodies and the bodies of plants.

Roots

© Samantha Lucchetta

Samantha Lucchetta is an emerging writer and photographer from Toronto, Canada. She recently graduated with a degree in Anthropology and Environmental Studies, which allowed her to indulge in her curiosity for ecology and culture. Her work has appeared in Flora Fiction and Mélange Creative Arts Journal, and has also received recognition from the Scholastics Art & Writing Awards.