Acrylic panels back printed, 18 × 7 feet

I created a large mural for the Willowsong, a restaurant that opened in March 2025 at the Intercontinental Hotel by the Wharf in Washington, D.C. I was intrigued by the fact that Jeffrey Williams, the restaurant’s chef, picked Willowsong as the name because, upon landing in the city, he noticed that willow trees dot the Washington landscape. I have always loved willow trees. I like the shape of their branches, the droopiness of their leaves, and their proximity to water. They seem so modern and ancient at the same time. I made several drawings of willow trees with inks and watercolors on vellum paper, inspired by one down the street from where I live, some found by the Potomac River, and even one I recalled from childhood near my grandparents’ farm in Uruguay. I then collaged my ink drawings digitally to create depth by layering them and back printed the image on large acrylic panels, which are mounted on a folding wall.