grahamottoson

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2017

I turn vegetables into lamps. From the time I plant the seed, it's about a year before I can put a bulb in. It's all about gourds... all gourds, all the time. Gourds gourds gourds. Ithaca is "gourdgeous", indeed! I was a midwife for a good long time, so some of my artwork has fertility (and contraception) themes. I make clocks and sperm banks and puppets and boxes out of gourds. FAQ: will they rot? No! Love to give tours... stop in some time!

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Portland, Oregon

The Zymoglyphic Museum

Private collection of art inspired by cabinets of curiosity.

Ithaca, New York

Gourdlandia

This art center is way beyond your average pumpkin-carving operation.

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