Spiral of Ruin
Over the past 2 weeks of being at my house in Bethlehem, there have been workers coming every day to fix my backyard (in hopes of making it nicer). Before this picture was taken, we had a small shed, a cement archway, and a nice little mosquito infestation under our tree. Ever since they knocked the archway there has been an immense amount of crushed cement pieces all over the yard. While brainstorming for ideas in my backyard, my eyes kept being drawn to the pile of rocks sitting where the shed once was. I didn’t want to create a normal shape we see in our everyday lives so I decided to rearrange the pieces into a spiral with the intention of it continuing until I ran out of space. However, I underestimated how long it would take to find the specific white pieces in a huge pile of rubble, while also getting the pieces to stay in their positions while getting eaten by mosquitos as well. My intention for this installation was to create something organic that people would still need to stop and look at in order to comprehend what has been done. CALM, STRONG.
I think the stark contrast of the white stones with the dark earth makes the piece look like it is popping out of the image. The way the spiral is so symmetric makes it seem very balanced and I like the fact that as you progress outwards the stones get bigger.
I like how the white rocks created a contrast with the brown dirt. I very enjoy watching the different shapes of rocks getting smaller as reaching the center of the spiral!
I really like the spiral, something about that geometrical pattern just looks right. The rocks seem to fit perfect into one another and it breaks up the chaotic back yard
Interesting piece, quite compelling in its contrast to the setting. I know you were challenged to get enough material but the piece could have been larger and meandering through the space a little more. thus moving from outdoor piece to installation.
And what did the workers think of it?