Apple Orchard, 1982, is a new series of works that incorporates ritualistic practices within traditional art forms. The series is inspired by a single childhood memory at the movie theater, but is informed by Greek mythology, specifically the role of cupbearers at Mount Olympus. While at the movie theater, as a child with my mother, we were watching a movie, but she quickly covered my eyes with her hand when the sexually charged scene appeared on the screen (through the cracks of her fingers).
Through immersive photographic installations, the series introduces quotidian actions within performance art, with the body as a main medium among heirlooms, sculptures, and worn Latin American costumes. The language that emerges is drawn from the interactions between the participants' spiritual and artistic vision and the jarring use of nourishment elements, such as corn flour and honey, as ways of cleansing. By reinterpreting traditional practices, the work navigates the boundaries between what is exposed and what is protected, seeking new spaces where vulnerability transforms into strength.
FLORIDA PLATES
August ‘26from the series “Apple Orchard, 1982”
120mm Black and white film, 2/82 frames.
Comments: the conch as the last memory.
THE LAST RITUAL, SUMMER ‘26
From the series, “Apple Orchard, 1982”
Production: Cherry Wood
Photo documentation: Asia Hassan
Film documentation, 35mm scans.
Mexicantown CDC Galería
“We tell these truths: CON GANAS”
Curated by: Irene Perez
July 10, 2026, 7PM
From the series, “Apple Orchard, 1982”
Production: Cherry Wood
Photo documentation: Asia Hassan
Film documentation, 35mm scans.
Mexicantown CDC Galería
“We tell these truths: CON GANAS”
Curated by: Irene Perez
July 10, 2026, 7PM
Space documentation, before activation, digital images
Industrial Design Gallery, 4/30/26, 10am-12pm
“la concha, el laso, y la escalera”
“nap!”
la concha, el laso y la escalera
Kiwi Barranco and Cherry WoodApril 30, 2026
Selected images by:
Michael Hubbard, Romeo Okwara - Cranbrook Photo 2026’
Kodak 400 Tri-X, Cinestill 400D film scans
“La concha, el laso y la escalera”
Kiwi Barranco and Cherry Wood
April 30, 2026
An activation of an installation
UPCOMING: “La concha, el laso, y la escalera”
an activation by Kiwi & Cherry
Thursday April 30th, 10am-12pm
Industrial Design Gallery
ON VIEW NOW:
Earthlings Unite
Museum of Design Detroit
“Apple Orchard, 1982.” Altar.
Opening April 11, 2026 6pm-9pm.
905 Henry Street 3er Floor.
Detroit, Michigan
Christ Church Cranbrook, 3/26/26
Video documentation by Christ Church Cranbrook, rough cut, 18:49 minutes.
Black and White film scans. Photos by the photo department.
Third iteration of 2026.
(Residuos)
Residuos de acciones, flatbed scans.
Poster, 16 x 20 inches. 2026.
Poster, 16 x 20 inches. 2026.
Poster, 16 x 20 inches. Upcoming critique, 3/26/26.
(Working title). From the series “Apple Orchard, 1982.” “Just like a child, you are in control” Madonna. Diary entry by Cherry: “As we entered the church, we proceeded to the center of the stage, where the typewriter was. One action we also did was that I cradled Kiwi’s body across my lap, just like Mary Magdalene held Christ when he was removed from the cross. Pietà.” Next iteration: 3/26/26, from 10am-12pm. Chris Church Cranbrook. Images: Self portraits, 120mm film scan.
Poster, 16 x 20 inches. Photo credit:Jeff Canselosi.
[SUICIDE SAUNA]
From the series “Apple Orchard, 1982.” Latest episode: [SUICIDE SAUNA]. 2/26/26, the garage gallery. Kiwi with Cherry, artists in residency. Under the Gilbert fellowship program. Documentation by the Photography department, first group. 35mm color film.Photo credits: Photography Department, Cranbrook.
Concha (structure), residues from the series “Apple Orchard, 1982.” Drawing sketch on paper, 11 x 14 inches. Colored pencils. 2026.
[SUICIDE SAUNA]
Kiwi with Cherry
2/26/26
The Garage, Gallery
Black and white 35mm film scans
Suicide Sauna is an experiential photo installation from the series “Apple Orchard, 1982.” Basada in a single memory. This fourth iteration looks a la transformación de memorias con acciones íntimas adentro de un carro siendo inundado con una cortina de neblina producida por un steamer. El rayado del cuerpo en medio del sofocante humo, simplemente respirar, se vuelve casi imposible. Las palabras se vuelven slurs, hablando casi en secreto, la comunicación se nubla, aunque todo se siente satisfying. La distancia y los obstáculos dentro del carro; se vuelven como paredes que hay saltar, quien maneja, o quien va en el backseat. All while being documented. Witness use a 35mm camera to photograph what they can and can’t see through the fogged windows. Faces pressed against windows tratando de mirar lo que esta pasando adentro. Duración una hora, sonidos, fotografia analogica, heirlooms y acciones rituales, incluyendo el play de la concha de mar. Documentation by Kiwi and Cherry. Trabajo en proceso.
First Year Review
Kiwi with Cherry
35mm film scans.
2/05/2026.
“To experience absence, a corporeal manifesto.”
Third Critique, December, 2025.
Photo Documentation by Cranbrook Photo department, 35mm slide scans.
Video by Jeff Cancelosi.
Second Critique
BROKECAVE
35mm film scans, documentation by the Photo department.
Residues of an action
From the series “Apple Orchard, 1982.”
120mm film scans.
Títulos en proceso: (from top left)
"Water from the universe,", “The properties of a thing do not arise from relation to other thing, they arise from relationships.” Marxism. Glass jug, clay dish, carved wooden penis. 14 x 17 x 10 in, approx. 120mm B&W film scan. In process.
“SUVs (sport utility vehicles).” Conch. 8 x 6 x 5 in. 2026.
“Alfombra y fondo,”, “how are thoughts not memories, if thoughts are the architect of my creations, they are also responsible for new memories.” Mexican carpet, 56 x 81 in. 2026.
“Medias y manzanas, unmaned memories,”, “My memories are being activated by photography imagery charged with intimacy, performance pause.” Panties, apples and carved wooden penis. Size varies. 2026.
“About naming and labeling feelings, that later become unreliable memories tarnished by clarity.” Conch, white rose, and carved wooden penis. 10 x 6 x 5 in. 2026.
“The sociality of gay culture,” Conch and carved wooden penis.
7 x 8.5 x 5 in. 2026
"Water from the universe,", “The properties of a thing do not arise from relation to other thing, they arise from relationships.” Marxism. Glass jug, clay dish, carved wooden penis. 14 x 17 x 10 in, approx. 120mm B&W film scan. In process.
“SUVs (sport utility vehicles).” Conch. 8 x 6 x 5 in. 2026.
“Alfombra y fondo,”, “how are thoughts not memories, if thoughts are the architect of my creations, they are also responsible for new memories.” Mexican carpet, 56 x 81 in. 2026.
“Medias y manzanas, unmaned memories,”, “My memories are being activated by photography imagery charged with intimacy, performance pause.” Panties, apples and carved wooden penis. Size varies. 2026.
“About naming and labeling feelings, that later become unreliable memories tarnished by clarity.” Conch, white rose, and carved wooden penis. 10 x 6 x 5 in. 2026.
“The sociality of gay culture,” Conch and carved wooden penis.
7 x 8.5 x 5 in. 2026
“Apple Orchard, 1982.”
Kiwi & Cherry.
From a single memory scene.
Medium format digital images. 429 total frames in total.
10/28/2025
Previously: (2015-2024) Brief.
Yesterday three ducks were swimming on the river closed to each other, then a fourth one came in and landed and disrupted the other three. They all took off right away, but still, the group of three stayed together during the flight, while the fourth one falling behind, tried to join them in mid-air. The three ducks made quick turns, from one side to the other, still really closed together, clearly avoiding the fourth one. After several attempts to join the group of three ducks, the fourth one gave up and made a sharp right turn, and landed on the water by itself. While the other three landed far down the stream.
