Part of a SAQA KS/MO/OK Regional Exhibition, called ‘living-language-land’ Inspired. Inspired by the living-language-land.org project, UK, 26 words, contributed by minority & endangered language holders around the world, reflecting on their relationship to land and nature. Participants created a piece of fiber art inspired by one of the words.

Word: Agranada or Mangrana: Pomegranate.
Origin: Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), Sephardic Jews of the Mediterranean.

Artist Statement: The pomegranate fruit is associated with great symbolism and is full of powerful antioxidants. Just the mention of the name of this exotic fruit makes my mouth water. I remember summer days when I received one of these tart, juicy treats and I would spend hours savoring each little pocket of flavor in my mouth.. I would carefully pull out each individual aril, taking care not to pop them too soon. The sweet-tart juice soon covered my fingers and lips. Yum!