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[Image Credits]

  • Image of Three Sisters (maize, beans and squash plants growing in harmony) by Lopez-Ridaura, S., Barba-Escoto, L., Reyna-Ramirez, C. A., Sum, C., Palacios-Rojas, N., & Gerard, B. is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Image of colonial map of Caracas by Governor Juan de Pimentel is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Unless otherwise stated, all images are licensed by Adobe under a Standard License..

The image displays a close-up of a single ear of corn with a multitude of kernels in shades of yellow, gold, purple, and white, creating a mosaic of colors. The corn ear is partially encased in its natural husk, which has a deep purple hue, adding a striking contrast to the vibrant kernels. Silky tassels peek out from the top, and the background hints at a cornfield under a clear sky.
"Once you know corn as a sister, it's hard to unknow it."
- Robin Wall Kimmerer

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[About the Author]

Alisha Renée Harris is a Denver-based artist who values color, vibrancy, joy, and connection. She can be found at alishareneeharris.com .