Creatures

This gallery contains some of my explorations into feral animals, real and imagined. The “Invasive Desert Broom” and “Phragamites Terribilis Aberrationem” make use of the invasive Phragmites Australis Plant. I use the flowers when they first bloom in August before they develop seeds. The color is a beautiful purple brown and the material possesses long lasting integrity. I also use the plumes in the spring after they have survived the winter. Their color is more golden and makes a fine contrast. I think of this material as Vegan Fur

Desperation and Hunger

36” H x 18”W x 45”L each

Phragmites, chicken wires, black trash bags, papier mache

Phragmites Terribilis Aberrationem-Juvenile

24”H x 13”W x 45”L

Phragmites, Papier Mache, Paint

This piece and the piece below are part of an Installation about a new species that is the result of Lateral Genetic Transfer. Phragmites, the invasive plant, opportunistically bred with a goat and a wild pig- two animals that are often turned loose in large Phragmites fields in order to eat the stalks and plow up the roots. The combined genetics evolved into a creature whose intention is worldwide invasion. The scientist who discovered the new species has thwarted its plans and turned it into an exotic pet.

Phragmites Terribilis Aberrationem -Adult

36”H x 24”W x 120”L

Phragmites, Papier Mache, Led lights, Servo motor and speaker to animate torso breathing action and sound

Invasive Desert Broom

13”H x 18”W x 57”L

Sea Cherry Leaves, Phragmites, Paint