Re-Generation
Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York

unfired paper clay, upcycled book pages, willow, india ink
28′ x 36′ x 12′

Re-Generation highlights cultural and environmental research on the industrial legacy of Central New York. These large inverted vessels are all made from upcycled book pages collected from libraries, all deemed for the landfill. The drawings on the surface are of a rare orchid that evolved out of the polluted soil and is currently thriving in the Syracuse region. This installation metaphorically reflects on nature’s resilience in the face of human interference. This theme of hosts having extreme physicality of growth to continue to thrive can also be found in my installation 99 Crocheted Vines.

photo credit: Jamie Young