This is a special time of year for the more than 1 million people who will visit the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms.

SEATTLE — It's a highly anticipated season in Seattle: Peak cherry blossom bloom. Annually, nearly 30 cherry trees come to life in the University of Washington (UW) quad, typically in the second half ...

The poignance of Gaines' practice lies in his ability to form entirely new, generative structures — a mindset with profound implications beyond art-making.