Walking Libraries, 2021.
The landscape is like a poem, variegated and confined within determined boundaries, constantly exploring the migration of shifting terrains through the use of each line. Gently consumed by the euphonious words and names that determine the native species and natural elements of the earth. Ornamented by the rhythms of growth, decay and the rebirth of many forms, layering one on top of the other while leading us deeper through a field of memories and stories that guide us to the roots of its origin.
Through this work I explore parallels of boundaries within my memories and associations, in order to balance my perceptions of distance, time, devotion and connection while creating my own visual language through poetic interpretations of nature. Through the use of repetition of form and shape embedded in gestures created with clay that coexist in tandem with elements found in the natural world, I aim to create moments of stillness that invite the viewer to take a moment to notice and appreciate the little details, often taken for granted, of the world around us.
My walking libraries are a form of meditation and immediate connection to the landscape, seeking, discovering and learning about the different elements and materials that define this region. Having tangible artifacts from the natural world has led me to be more curious and intentional in how I respond to places..
All’s Left Must Be Consumed
Stoneware, wood, silver gelatin photo, weeds and pine.
Subtle Echoes
Stoneware, soil, rocks and pine.
What it Means to Hold Something
Stoneware, roots, stick, rock, push pin, handmade paper and wood.
Surrendered to the Wind
Stoneware, sycamore seed pods, copper wire and pine.
Scorched Earth
Stoneware, black lava rock, gray lava rock, ground lava rock, silver gelatin photograph and pine.
