"MATTER NEVER DIES" SERIES

 This is a continuing series of work that is influenced by the Einstein quote "Matter never dies, it just changes form." I am also thinking about part-to-whole relationships in this work. 

Each piece is constructed from topographical map copies and found objects.  The objects in each piece were found in the place depicted on the map.  They are completely covered with torn map pieces, relating to the fact that they are composed of the matter and energy of the place from which they came. 

The paper maps are stained with dyes I make from native plants.  The finished piece is coated with four or more layers of acrylic medium and/or wax, as protection from sun and dirt. Found objects are coated with acrylic as well.

BIOREGION WALLPIECE I (ANIMAL) 34" X 24" X 3" Wood, foamcore, map, photo-etched brass corners, map-covered bone.	BIOREGION WALLPIECE I (ANIMAL) (Detail)
BIOREGION WALLPIECE II (VEGETABLE) 34" X 24" X 3" Wood, foamcore, map, photo-etched brass corners, map-covered leaf.	BIOREGION WALLPIECE II (VEGETABLE) (Detail)
BIOREGION WALLPIECE III (MINERAL) 34" X 24" X 3" Wood, foamcore, map, photo-etched brass corners, map-covered rocks.	BIOREGION WALLPIECE III (MINERAL) (Detail)
BIOREGION WALLPIECE IV (DENIAL) 34" X 24" X 3" Wood, foamcore, map, photo-etched brass corners, trash collected from the Cuyahoga River and covered with city map pieces.	BIOREGION WALLPIECE IV (DENIAL)

 

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