Patterson Clark has been harvesting D.C.'s exotic invasive plants for six years, exploring their potential for use as art materials. He also works as an artist for The Washington Post, where he specializes in science, environmental and natural-history informational graphics. He maintains a small community garden plot, where he's had good luck growing garlic and cow peas.
Leash of Polistes
28"x 18"
Garlic Mustard paper, Japanese Honeysuckle leaf ink