Land of Dreams reflects upon the persistence of memory, flowing from a deep well of love, longing, and grief. 

A century-old player piano roll, afloat in the wind, sways to the modern interpretation of the New Orleans jazz standard, Basin Street Blues in the early morning light—

Basin Street is the street

Where the best folks always meet

In New Orleans, land of dreams

You’ll never know how nice it seems

Or just how much it really means.

Land of Dreams is a love letter to my late husband, Howard and to the city of New Orleans.

Video by Jane Fulton Alt with music composed by Jeff Phillips. This video accompanies our Shootapalooza exhibition on the walls of the gallery from September 8 – October 2, 2022.