2005 Rockefeller New Media Foundation Proposal

Abstract

The project I am submitting for the New Media Fellowship proposes to evoke a deeper understanding of the current Israel/Palestinian conflict using the integrative power afforded by advanced technology in an exploration of the history of olive tree plantings in Israel and Palestine. It will combine a detailed physical/horticultural examination of the nature of olive trees with a critical look at the symbolism and significance of these trees within American, Israeli, and Palestinian cultures.