Artist Bruce McClain found his "creative identity" in a dead leaf. The observation inspired "The Elder Leaf Collection," a series of graphite drawings on paper that merges plants and people in an effort to evoke the elegiac process of aging and dying for all living things. Watch the attached video to learn more about McClain's art, and its inspiration.

This video is part of “AgeOld Questions,” a collaborative project by Kansas City PBS and Flatland, addressing critical issues for families with aging members. Support for “AgeOld Questions” is provided by William T. Kemper Foundation, Commerce Bank, Trustee. Additional support is provided by Husch Blackwell.

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