"On the Fence...Scarlet Bloom," 2024 at Wildflower Sculpture Park
Repurposed and painted lath wood, cut copper sheeting, copper wire and handmade paper casts formed on trees and a nearby rock on location. Photo credit: Megan Yates
Time spent on the trails observing seasonal changes inspired this linear artwork which reflects on the nature of impermanence and the regeneration of life in the forest. The installation features repurposed wood, sanded and painted in a variety of reds. This color has a dual meaning: a warning of the need to protect our habitats and a celebration of the vibrant flowers, stems, and roots of the forest, including the nearby coral honeysuckle vines inhabiting the fence. Other materials include handmade paper, which will dissolve over time, and copper that will oxidize when exposed to the elements. I look forward to experiencing how the environment transforms this work over the coming year.
Time spent on the trails observing seasonal changes inspired this linear artwork which reflects on the nature of impermanence and the regeneration of life in the forest. The installation features repurposed wood, sanded and painted in a variety of reds. This color has a dual meaning: a warning of the need to protect our habitats and a celebration of the vibrant flowers, stems, and roots of the forest, including the nearby coral honeysuckle vines inhabiting the fence. Other materials include handmade paper, which will dissolve over time, and copper that will oxidize when exposed to the elements. I look forward to experiencing how the environment transforms this work over the coming year.