A part of the Weybosset Facade Residency, this mural celebrates Rhode Island’s fungal diversity, featuring five present species: Mica Cap, Split Gill, Red Chanterelle, Yellow Patches, and Shaggy Ink Caps. By magnifying these mushrooms, the piece invites viewers to appreciate their hidden beauty and explore deeper meanings within the natural world.

https://theavenueconcept.org/artworks/a-spectrum-of-gills-hidden-mycelium

The project also draws from queer ecology, using fungi as a metaphor for breaking binaries in nature. The Split Gill, for instance, with its 23,000 sexes, serves as a queer icon in mycology. Inspired by recent discussions on the importance of fungi in publications like National Geographic, the mural aims to spark curiosity and reflection, fostering a deeper connection to nature while celebrating Rhode Island's rich biodiversity." -Maia Hay

Interview and process real can be found through this link on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avenuepvd/reel/DA6g83jqPGe/