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Each unique cast creates a paradox of materiality reminiscent of the gritty, sensual beauty of natural forces. The result is a compilation of timeless objects that can function together or individually set within a contemporary context.
The work drew inspiration from the poet Elizabeth Bishop and her use of endolith lichen and its concentric growth patterns as a metaphor for ageless passion (The Shampoo, 1955).
To articulate this natural phenomenon, spontaneous knotting and meticulous shearing techniques are used to create a wet-bonded fibrous textile that radiates into densely sculptural, vibrant bursts of color. It is then immersed in fluid state concrete and cast in a time sensitive curing procedure that seamlessly fuses the woolen mass and stone-like composite.
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Endolith Casts
Design: Dana Barnes Studio