These pieces started out as supporting players, armatures for the dump trucks and tires, but quickly took on a life of their own, morphing into something wholly new and surprising. How could I not fall in love with the springy, uncomplicated beauty of tree branches, amber shellac, and raffia?
Curly willow branches 58” x 29” x 5” 2023
Curly willow branches 58” x 29” x 5” 2023
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2 x 57 x 20in, maple branches, raffia, shellac, 2021
84” x 25” x 12” Curly willow branches
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42 x 21 x 18in branches, organza, buttons 2022
52 x 54 x 10in, maple branches, raffia, shellac, 2021
58 x 32 x 21in branches, organza, buttons 2022
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36 x 27 x 10in, maple branches, raffia, sticks, 2020
41 x 38 x 22in fig branches, rubberized work gloves, raffia 2021
28 x 42 x 20in, branches, raffia, poly, 2020
57 x 24 x 16in, maple branches, raffia, shellac, 2020
33 x 25 x 15in, curly willow and maple branches, raffia, shellac, 2021
16 x 15 x 15in curly willow, raffia, shellac, 2021
Maple branches 24” x 24’ x 10” 2022
Curly willow branches 20” x 15” x 16” 2022
