Series & Projects > Poetics of Space Series

These sculptures and drawings were assembled from elements and ideas rooted in exploring the natural realm, describing my relationship to the land as it relates to the specificity of place. Utilizing the rich cultural and natural elements of the Southern landscape, I sought to form a poetic dialog between the often overlooked, the hidden, and quiet moments of life. From my use of Georgia red clay to hand foraged pecans preserved in blow glass, these works guide the audience into discovering the wonder of the unseen world that surrounds us.

Finding inspiration from objects and environments that create a notion of beauty, awe, or wonder. This body of work examines these experiences through the use of materials and artifacts that are unique to these moments and settings. These sculptural objects
and drawings encourage questions related to the specificity of one's surroundings, and how these environments and objects affect both mind and body.

Swarm
Hand cut paper, found objects, motor, bees wax, gold leaf, projected slides, sound
7' x 8' x 2'
2010
Swarm, detail
Hand cut paper, found objects, motor, bees wax, projected slides, sound
2010
Swarm, detail
Hand cut paper, found objects, motor, bees wax, projected slides, sound
7' x 8' x 2'
2010
Swarm, detail
Hand cut paper, found objects, motor, bees wax, projected slides, sound
2010
My Ancestors Row with Golden Keels
Bound palm leaves, wood, pine tar, gold leaf, glass, salt
10' x 10'
2009
The Preservation of Memory's Trophies or I Love You
Found Objects, Silicone, Flowers
2008
The Three Fates
Cast iron, resin, flower, acorn
2008
The Three Fates
Detail
2008
One Days Comfort and the Art of Consumption
woven fabric, found objects, silk flowers, silicone
2008
One Days Comfort and the Art of Consumption, Detail
woven fabric, found objects, silk flowers, silicone
2008
Once I Started Looking I Could Not Stop Finding
woven fabric, steel, blown-glass, pecans, glue, varnish
2006
Once I Started Looking I Could Not Stop Finding, Detail
woven fabric, steel, blown-glass, pecans, glue, varnish
2006
The Flower is Always in the Almond (After Bachelard)
woven fabric, steel, Georgia clay, black earth, glue, varnish
2006
The Flower is Always in the Almond (After Bachelard), Detail
woven fabric, steel, Georgia clay, black earth, glue, varnish
2006
A Place to Gather
woven strapping, steel, blown-glass, Georgia clay
2005
Dollar and a Dream
Fabric, resin, blown glass, pennies
variable
2005
GS Blues
Detail
2004
GS Blues
Painted steel, rope
7' x 4' x 4'
2004
Turkey Time
resin dipped rope, inmate suit, woven lead, blown glass, human hair
2005
Turkey Time, Detail
resin dipped rope, inmate suit, woven lead, blown glass, human hair
2005
Grains and Daisy Chains
digital print, paint, chalk
2008
A Sense of Place
site-specific space alteration/performance, documentation of performance
2005
A Sense of Place
site-specific space alteration/performance, documentation of performance
2005
Timeline Book Stacks 1980-2004
documentation of performance
2004
Timeline Book Stacks 1980-2004
stacked personal and borrowed library books
2004