Lyncia Berry & Julia Rogers

Clavaria zollingeri - Violet Coral Mushroom
Lyncia Berry and Julia Rogers
Chesapeake, VA United States

Inspired by Clavaria zollingeri, this collaborative piece celebrates the vibrant life hidden within forest ecosystems. With its striking purple hue and antler-like branching form, this saprophytic mushroom captivates the imagination. Emerging from woodland litter, nestled in moss or beneath hardwood trees from summer through fall, it highlights the quiet beauty of decay and renewal.

Our work mirrors this cycle, drawing from its intricate structure and vivid palette to honor the interconnectedness of life and encourage reflection on the unseen forces that sustain our world. The Clavaria zollingeri reminds us that beauty often lies in the overlooked and that even the most fragile structures can hold immense strength and purpose.

Dimension 20 x 21 x 18 inches