Reclamations

My sculptures of trees in vibrant, saturated colors are acts of reclamation—reclaiming both the natural world and the way we perceive it. Through these works, I challenge the conventional, often somber representation of nature and the way it has been reduced, commodified, and often overlooked in modern life. By infusing trees, symbols of life, growth, and resilience, with bold and unexpected colors, I seek to reimagine our relationship to the environment, creating new pathways for understanding and connection.

The tree, as a motif, is inherently symbolic—rooted in the earth, reaching toward the sky, a living testament to time and transformation. But in a world where nature is too often diminished or erased, these brightly colored trees stand as a bold reclamation of space and meaning. The colors are deliberately unconventional—intense hues that break from naturalistic expectation, demanding attention and inviting the viewer to pause and reconsider the presence of nature in our lives. They are not passive objects, but active participants in a conversation about restoration, preservation, and our role in nurturing the world around us.

Each sculpture serves as a reminder that the natural world is not something to be taken for granted, but something that deserves to be celebrated, protected, and re-imagined. The bright colors represent life in its full spectrum—vibrant, diverse, and ever-changing—offering a vision of nature that is both resilient and alive, capable of thriving in the face of challenges. In this way, these works are not just sculptures; they are declarations, urging us to reclaim our relationship with nature and to see it in a new, more vivid light.