For this piece I was inspired by a parade held in Saint Augustine, Florida in the early 1900s celebrating Ponce De Leon's discovery of a new land. The St. Augustine Garden Club participated in the parade as well. It was customary for a Saint Augustine family to ride a float and act as the King and Queen of Spain. I was inspired by the ornately decorated float and throne-like chair Catherine Canova, a local community member representing the "Queen of Spain", was seated in. Catherine Canova was also a member of the Saint Augustine Garden Club. I highlighted the settlement of Saint Augustine by the Spanish crown through the use of dirt and a red velvet chair. The red velvet chair, decorated with flowers and outfitted with a cape, symbolize the monarchy. The dirt spread out before the chair represents the earth, landscape, colonized by royalty. The site for installation was chosen due to the proximity to the parade route as well as the grandiose grounds, situated behind a gate.
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