This is a short film featuring the creative, in-process work and philosophy of St. Louis sculptor, Carol Fleming. The story takes place in her studio, Terra Nova, in Ladue, Missouri, and shows the artist at work on one of her signature forms — the column. Through the five days of filming, we learn something of the artist's inspirations, motivations, and insights into her own identity. And we meet Carmella, Carol's beautiful American Boxer. And finally, we see the emergence of a beautiful piece of artwork, and hear from its buyer, Paul Zemitsch, on what it means to him.