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I believe that the essence of magic in our modern world is imagination. Magic is the ability to imagine the impossible. Nature is that space, that silence where the imagination can grow. From the magic of imagining, the second part of the magic is will, and from that imagining we can get the will to change this world. On one of my hikes I was really taken by these bright orange lichens scattered like polka dots across the rocks. It was impossible for me to look at them without smiling. I continue to be fascinated by these incredible organisms. Besides appearing in many different eye-popping shapes and colors, lichens are impressively resilient. Often referred to as a ‘pioneer species’, lichens are typically the first organisms to colonize environments absent of life. While their pioneer reputation is impressive, they are a slow-growing species; sometimes expanding as little as .5 millimeters a year. As weird as it may sound, these lichens are inspiring to me. They remind me that progress takes time, and beauty--whether it’s an orange lichen, or being the best version of myself--can still thrive even in the harshest of conditions. Lichens aren’t so different from us! They remind us that progress, which is often painfully slow, is still a miraculous accomplishment. They teach us that joy can spread and beauty can bloom in seemingly impossible conditions. Like people, the miracle of their existence is worth celebrating.

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  1. Mulberry by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Mulberry, 2026

    Wood, Silk. Acrylic, and Glue

    30 x 30 x 6 in (76.2 x 76.2 x 15.24 cm)

  2. Lagoon by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lagoon, 2026

    Silk, wood, cotton, steel

    20 x 20 x 5 in (50.8 x 50.8 x 12.7 cm)

  3. Cream (study) by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Cream (study), 2026

    Wood, Silk. Acrylic, and Glue

    11 x 11 x 4 in (27.94 x 27.94 x 10.16 cm)

  4. Citrine by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Citrine, 2026

    Silk, wood, cotton, steel

    17 x 17 x 5 in (43.18 x 43.18 x 12.7 cm)

  5. Cerise by Molly Gambardella, Image 3.

    Cerise, 2026

    Wood, Silk. Acrylic, and Glue

    36 x 36 x 9 in (91.44 x 91.44 x 22.86 cm)

  6. Calcite by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Calcite, c. 2026

    Silk, wood, cotton, steel

    40 x 40 in (101.6 x 101.6 cm)

  7. Blush (study) by Molly Gambardella, Image 2.

    Blush (study), 2026

    Wood, Silk. Acrylic, and Glue

    9 x 9 x 3.5 in (22.86 x 22.86 x 8.89 cm)

  8. Blackberry by Molly Gambardella, Image 2.

    Blackberry, 2026

    Silk, wood, cotton, steel

    17 x 17 x 5 in (43.18 x 43.18 x 12.7 cm)

  9. Apricot (study) by Molly Gambardella, Image 2.

    Apricot (study), 2026

    Wood, Silk. Acrylic, and Glue

    11 x 11 x 4 in (27.94 x 27.94 x 10.16 cm)

  10. Lichen 60 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 60, 2025

    Silk, acrylic, cotton, wood, chicken wire

    14 x 18 x 12 in (35.56 x 45.72 x 30.48 cm)

  11. Lichen 59 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 59, 2025

    Silk, acrylic, cotton, wood, chicken wire

    12 x 12 x 10 in (30.48 x 30.48 x 25.4 cm)

  12. Lichen 56 by Molly Gambardella, Image 4.

    Lichen 56, 2025

    Silk, acrylic, cotton, wood, chicken wire

    53 x 53 x 9 in (134.62 x 134.62 x 22.86 cm)

  13. Lichen 37 by Molly Gambardella, Image 4.

    Lichen 37, 2019

    silk, cotton, wood, acrylic, steel

    22 x 22 x 5.5 in (55.88 x 55.88 x 13.97 cm)

  14. Lichen 21 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 21, 2019

    Silk, acrylic

    11 x 6 x 6 in (27.94 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm)

  15. Lichen 19 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 19, 2019

    Silk, acrylic, cotton

    16 x 15 x 13 in (40.64 x 38.1 x 33.02 cm)

  16. Lichen 18 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 18, 2019

    Silk, acrylic, cotton

    16 x 5.5 x 5.5 in (40.64 x 13.97 x 13.97 cm)

  17. Lichen 17 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 17, 2019

    Silk, acrylic

    11 x 11 x 5 in (27.94 x 27.94 x 12.7 cm)

  18. Lichen 16 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 16, 2019

    Silk, acrylic

    6.5 x 6.5 x 4 in (16.51 x 16.51 x 10.16 cm)

  19. Lichen 15 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 15, 2019

    6.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 in (16.51 x 16.51 x 11.43 cm)

  20. Lichen 14 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 14, 2019

    7 x 7 x 4.5 in (17.78 x 17.78 x 11.43 cm)

  21. Lichen 13 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 13, 2019

    Silk, acrylic

    6.5 x 6.5 x 4 in (16.51 x 16.51 x 10.16 cm)

  22. Lichen 12 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 12, 2019

    Silk, acrylic

    6 x 6 x 4.5 in (15.24 x 15.24 x 11.43 cm)

  23. Lichen 11 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 11, 2019

    Silk, acrylic

    6.5 x 6.5 x 4 in (16.51 x 16.51 x 10.16 cm)

  24. Lichen 10 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 10, 2019

    silk, copper

    56 x 3.5 x 2.5 in (142.24 x 8.89 x 6.35 cm)

  25. Lichen 9 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 9, 2019

    Silk, acrylic

    7 x 7 x 4.5 in (17.78 x 17.78 x 11.43 cm)

  26. Lichen 6 by Molly Gambardella, Image 1.

    Lichen 6, 2018

    Silk, wood, acrylic

    11 x 11 x 3 in (27.94 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm)