Deforestation

Money, greed and consumption are the ironic inspiration for my latest series of sculptures. During a recent trip to Australia and New Zealand I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the rainforests. Their power, strength and magnificence have awakened in me an awareness of the global crisis of deforestation, the clearing of naturally occurring forests by logging and burning. The materials of this series include bent wood, bamboo, rope and gold leaf. Each serves as a metaphor for the precious balance, and struggle of man and nature. The natural elements, taken out of the context of their environment, represent human manipulation and consumption. They draw attention to the beauty of nature, while at the same time showing its exploitation through