Art is the bridge between humans and nature.
Friedensreich Hundertwasser, 1983
Available Sculpture
“Cosmos Spray” The cosmos flower signifies beauty, simplicity, and serenity. Its unpretentious form resonates with themes of peaceful existence, joy, and going with the flow of life. Native to the Americas, these annual plants are characterized by their slender stems and attractive, daisy-like flowers that come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, red, and yellow. Multiple hand-built Cosmos blooms created from 180 gram and doublette crepe paper. Displayed in a handmade paper mache vase by SoonPaperStudio
“Peony with Ferns” The best property of the Coral Charm Peony is that its color transforms from coral to orange and, finally, white. I created this faded Coral Charm Peony using Italian 180 gram crepe paper. I nestled the peony into a spray of ferns, which I hand-built using German doublette crepe paper. Displayed in a handcrafted stoneware clay hanging vase by HestersStudio
“Wild Rose – Hanging No. 1” In literature of ancient India, the rose always plays a symbolic role in the creation of the world and of mankind. Vishnu, the supreme God of India, formed his bride, Lakshmi, from 108 large and 1,008 small rose petals. Thus, the rose early became a symbol of beauty. Hand-built from 180 gram crepe paper, pollen tips from turmeric glue. Leaves and eucalyptus spray from 180 gram and doublette crepe paper. Displayed in vintage picture frame.
“Wild Rose – Hanging No. 2” The rose became a symbol for silence and secrets, as well as love. One Roman belief was that the flowers themselves stored secrets amidst their tightly wound petals. Roses were thus hung overhead during meetings, and the attendees were said to be sub rosa (‘under the rose’): bound to an oath of silence as to all matters raised in that room. A relic of this belief can still be seen today, in the stucco roses which decorate the ceilings of banquet rooms in some grand residences. Hand-built from 180 gram crepe paper, pollen tips from turmeric glue. Leaves and eucalyptus spray from 180 gram and doublette crepe paper. Displayed in vintage picture frame.
Miniature - “Wrought Iron with Roses” 1st in Vignette Series There is something mystical about wrought iron. Its longevity begs to share stories of events it has witnessed over time. Roses…particularly red roses…are symbols of love and of loss. We can imagine the story behind this piece… I hand built this miniature wrought iron fence using wire and crepe paper. The miniature roses and vine, I created utilizing German doublette crepe paper – and a magnifying glass and tweezers. Displayed on cedar plank. This piece is the first in my Vignette Series.
“Infinity Anemone” “there is peaceful. there is wild. i am both at the same time.” ― nayyirah waheed Hand-built from 180 gram and doublette crepe paper. Stamen tips from air dry clay. Displayed on a steel spiral loop sculpture by MagnanimousMetals
Forest Table Miniature - Hand-built from 180 gram and doublette crepe paper. Stump is created from recycled aluminum foil and 180 gram crepe paper. The miniature pitcher was created by MiniaturesNaturally from cardstock in an antique Italian fresco print.
“Strength and Endurance” In South Africa, the King Protea represents the nation's unity. Its resilience and ability to thrive in challenging conditions make it an emblem of strength and endurance. The King Protea is another bloom which reflects Western North Carolina’s current story. Hand-built King Protea from card stock. Displayed on driftwood in a bonsai tray with rocks
“When Broken is Beautiful” In the 16th century, tulips began to show up in Europe. The most valuable bulbs produced “broken” flowers—instead of being one solid hue, the petals had streaks of color running across paler backgrounds. Of these, the Semper Augustus became the most famous and rare. Its background color was pure white; the flames that ran along its petals were deep crimson. By 1638, one Semper Augustus bulb was advertised for the price of a nice house. In the 20th century, the mystery of this “broken” tulip was solved – it was caused by a virus. Today, the Semper Augustus Tulip is long lost. The lost Semper Augustus Tulip has been resurrected with German doublette, 180 gram crepe paper and deep red watercolor. Displayed in Ikebana pottery vase