Reversed
Destruction
Tree roots, tree branches, steel
36" x 96" x 60"
2013
My ongoing interest in nature and the world that surrounds
us is forever evolving. I constantly find new inspiration in the discovery of
intricate details in the environment that most people often pass by or take for
granted. The similarities, differences, and relationships that man shares with
nature intrigues me. I create art by dissecting natural elements and putting
them back together in ways that challenge how the viewer expects to see them.
This piece explores questions of life in both living and
deceased states. My connection to this piece is especially strong because I am
utilizing debris collected after Hurricane Sandy hit my hometown in northern
New Jersey. The opportunity to work with a piece of nature that I have had
personal relationship to all my life was extremely exciting. This structure
puts a positive spin on an event that affected so many people negatively.
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