"In early March, I traveled to France to install my piece, u_n_d_e_r_w_a_t_e_r, at Videoformes. I was detained there in Clermont-Ferrand for over 3 months, due to COVID-19. The view out of my kitchen window was the willow tree in this video. With rubble all around, it symbolized the range of emotions we all are dealing with during this pandemic. That said, this huge tree had survived over many years in an urban environment. The wildlife in this piece were essential. I went to the local park, Jardin Lecoq, to film them in action. The two swans in particular were so sweet. At times, I felt they knew they were being filmed and helped me get incredible footage. I wish they could see it." – Phyllis Baldino