Orchid: Dormancy and Becoming Book

This booklet investigates the history and symbolism of orchids as connected to imperialism, sexuality, and the environment. The writing mixes history, theory, and memoir. In England during the 19th century emerged a mania for orchids called Orchidelirium linked to the need to possess the “other” taking from newly “discovered” countries. Drawing connections between the exoticism of the plant as related to colonialism, orientalism, the book addresses the current moment as related to yellow peril and climate change. This booklet is in connection to a solo live performance of the same title.