Title: Iteration: Tree

Year: 2022

Size: 20”x20”x28.5”

Medium: Steel flat bars, newspaper, yarns

Description: My project presents the abstract tree concept. This abstraction takes form through ribbon-like structures, defining both the tree trunk and the project's essence (iteration). The core aim was to redefine the tree's portrayal, igniting a new perspective. The artistic journey began with brainstorming keywords. The juxtaposition of a hollow tree trunk, symbolic of nature's cycle, and a vibrant book, a reservoir of knowledge and vitality, was conceived. This contrast is evident as the yarn, akin to roots, emanates life from the book, rejuvenating the deceased tree imagery. This narrative of renewal evokes the profound cycle of existence—books springing from trees and, in turn, breathing life back into them. Positioned on a table, the project's focal point, the book resonates prominently. The artwork evokes a dreamlike state. The viewer delves into the pages, drifting into slumber, where trees emerge from the book's realm. This imaginative experience symbolizes the melding of literature and nature in a surreal journey. In essence, my project captures the ethereal confluence of ideas—birthed from a simple abstraction, entwining nature, literature, and dreams into a compelling narrative that invites reflection upon life's perpetual cycles.