“A Portrayal of Life at Mill Creek” (2018), Everet’s newly installed artwork at the Staten Island Railway Richmond Valley station, portrays the natural habitats surrounding the station. Species are combined within these silhouetted stainless steel panels that line the platforms to convey the reciprocal nurturing of many of the plants and animals in the local ecosystem, also serving as a source of food and medicine for humans. The Common Snapping Turtle, known to nest in the area, is paired with the Indian Tobacco Plant which is named for the tobacco-like scent of its small ornate flowers. The Yellow Trout Lily, which appears briefly in spring, is combined with the Morning Cicada, which is named for its singing from morning to midday. With this artwork, the Staten Island based artist hopes to raise awareness of and appreciation for the rich local wildlife of this Staten Island community.









