During her residency at Nida Art Colony — located in a remote coastal environment shaped by shifting dunes, brackish lagoons, and resilient flora — Tsuchimoto explored an embodied connection with alder trees. These pioneer species thrive in disturbed environments yet can become invasive over time. Her inquiry drew parallels between plant migration histories and her own lived experiences, reflecting on themes of ground(less)ness and invasiveness within the unique ecological and historical layers of the Curonian Spit, where natural and human forces have continuously reshaped the landscape. The project involved attuning herself to the alders through sensory engagement: observing patterns, foraging, and creating ink from the trees and surrounding materials. This process culminated in drawings in which the act of making became a meditation on her evolving relationship with the trees.
For the open studio, Tsuchimoto invited visitors to engage with her research firsthand, offering handmade ink for experimentation and dialogue. In the Gottsunda shopping mall and Fisksätra central square she presented live drawings, following the ink's flow while engaging with visitors and people passing through.
