Populous Constructions
pop·u·lous
(ˈpä-pyə-ləs)
1. having a large population
2. filled to capacity
em·pa·thy
(ĕm′pə-thē)
1. The projection of one's own feelings or thoughts onto something else, such as an object in a work of art .
2. The ability to identify with or understand the perspective, experiences, or motivations of another individual and to comprehend
and share another individual's emotional state.
Rumination Stones
ru·mi·na·tion
(ro͞o′mə-nā′shən)
1. calm, lengthy, intent consideration musing, reflection, thoughtfulness, contemplation, reflexion
cogitation, study - attentive consideration and meditation; consideration - the process of giving careful thought to something
2. introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination - the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
(ro͞o′mə-nā′shən)
1. calm, lengthy, intent consideration musing, reflection, thoughtfulness, contemplation, reflexion
cogitation, study - attentive consideration and meditation; consideration - the process of giving careful thought to something
2. introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination - the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
Sculptural Wall Works
Humanness Tables
hu·man
(hyo͞o′mən)
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of humans: the course of human events; the human race.
2. Subject to or indicative of the weaknesses, imperfections, and fragility associated with humans: human frailty.
(hyo͞o′mən)
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of humans: the course of human events; the human race.
2. Subject to or indicative of the weaknesses, imperfections, and fragility associated with humans: human frailty.
Rainbow Poplar Wood
Poplar is typically a white or creamy yellow hue, though it can be brownish or appear with mineral streaks of various colors in it, referred to as “rainbow poplar.” It is believed that lightning causes a chemical reaction in the wood which gives it all kinds of pink, blue, green ,red, black and purple streaks. The precise cause of these streaks and discolored wood produced in certain trees is not fully understood.
Populus alba originated from the old world, its native range is from Central Europe to Central Asia. The “poplar” name comes from Ancient Rome, as the trees were routinely planted in public spaces or near people; the “populus”. In Greek mythology it is said that the White Poplar was consecrated to Hercules for his defeat of Cacus. In his triumph he crowned himself with the branches of the tree as a token of his victory. For this reason, In Ancient Greco-Roman mythology, the white poplar is a symbol of a peaceful afterlife, used to honor the memory of those we love who have died.
I haven chosen poplar as my exclusive wood species, not only for its ability to be shaped, but most importantly it’s texture. When sanded, burnished, and polished the smooth surface is similar to human skin. This unique "feel" and rainbow poplar’s wide diversity of colors and tones supports the works intention to convey ideas rooted in personal biases and equity.