Down Amongst the Plants is inspired by the life and work of Welsh artist Nerys Johnson (1942-2001). Johnson's exploration of movement and transformation began with her studies of the similarities between human and plant forms. In the last two years of her life, she developed a specific compositional style, creating a series of small, brightly coloured watercolours. Vangeline, from the New York Butoh Institute, was invited by Surface Area Dance theatre and North East Museums in the UK to visit the Nerys Johnson archive. In response to the archive, Vangeline choreographed a dance-for-camera piece, which Vangeline has since adapted into a live performance by Surface Area Dance Theatre.
