Preternatural Loveliness (2016-18)

I have created a collection of flora of various genus that showcase the hybridity, symbiosis, and somewhat monstrous forms that have been synthesized in this marriage of the natural world and the man-made world. All of my works are made through combining polyurethane spray foam, real plants, and preserved plants. Some incorporate the colors and styles of real life plants, some are a direct translation, while others are altered to become a new breed. These plants would not live together naturally. Much like in a greenhouse, my plants have been brought together under one roof: a space for them to grow as one, to observe their coexistence, and to be cared for and appreciated.

 

Corpus potio En Titanum

Polyurethane insulation foam, spray paint, steel cables | 70 x 35 x 35 inches | 2017

For How Long? (detail shot)

Ikea Lack shelf, polyurethane insulation foam, potting soil, cacti and succulents, heat lamp | 2018

Ancient

Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, reindeer moss, Ikea Lack shelf, cement, found bowl | 16 x 18 x 12 inches | 2017

Climbing Vinous Flower, Species Unknown

Polyurethane insulation foam, spray paint | 67 x 20 x 20 inches | 2016

Sacred Desired

Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, sticks, paper, volcanic rock, found bowl | 14 x 22 x 8 inches | 2017

Faux-sai (Iconic Bonsai, Juniper Variety)

Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, found pot | 22 x 16 x 11 inches | 2017

Please Grow

Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, Latex paint, walnut log, sticks, dried flowers, Ikea Lack shelf, found pot | 14 x 27 x 10 inches | 2018

Background Frond

Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, electrical wire, palm frond, cement, found pot | 19 x 14 x 12 inches | 2017

Still Blooming

Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, foam asian pear covers | 68 x 20 x 20 inches | 2018

Tortured (Ginseng)

Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, wire, preserved flowers, cement, found bowl | 23 x 16 x 8 inches | 2017

Prop (detail shot)

Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, balsa wood, pen, soil, found pot | 2017

A Completely Natural Bisection

Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, wire, Ikea Lack shelf, dried roses | 19 x 29 x 25 inches | 2018

GMOnster

Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, watered down acrylic paint solution, dead tree branch, Smart Water (sparkling mineral), plastic tubing, Ikea Lack shelf, found pot | 36 x 12 x 12 inches approx. | 2018

Tropico… Coconut? (Unidentified Breed)

Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, living aloe, Found pot, Ikea Lack shelf, walnut log | 11 x 9 x 9.5 inches | 2017

Urethanthozoa

Polyurethane insulation foam, acrylic spray paint, rope, bolts | 60 x 48 x 10 inches | 2016

A mix of various musicians cut and edited from songs that make me feel good. Ambient tracks that create a tranquil, relaxed, possibly eerie space; an interpretation of the album Plantasia (1976), composed by Mort Garson, music meant for plants.