Habitats - Elizabeth Addison - Chalchiuhtlicue - Aztec Goddess of Fresh Waters, 2024

12.5 x 12.5 x 1.75", Mixed media collage: original digital imagery on 100% cotton rag paper, glass and gold beads, art papers, paint

Reverence and protection for our planet’s fresh waters is personal for me. My earliest memories include learning to swim before the age of two and being immersed in Lake Michigan, and the rivers, streams, and ponds of the Midwest. Chalchiuhtlicue is an offshoot of my Smith River series focusing on California’s last wild river, a personal touchstone.