In Nature’s Image: A Polyptych Study

Acrylic on wood
Dimensions: 20' x 20' (total across all panels) (6'x 6' each panel with 1' gap)

This work will be sent along with a mounting template to help you accurately install the workin the intended grid. Otherwise once you own the work, you are free to enjoy it however you please and install to your preference. 

This work celebrates the brushstrokes of Mother Nature, echoing the intricate patterns of wood grain. Each block is handcrafted from a single piece of wood, meticulously matched before any paint is applied. This piece explores the complex relationship we have with nature—our reverence for it, our attempts to emulate its beauty, and the inherent limitations in truly replicating its effects.

The vibrant, saturated paint colors serve as a bold reflection of the energy and life within nature. By using these rich hues, I aim to amplify the emotional connection we feel towards the natural world, celebrating its vitality and depth. The intensity of the colors underscores our desire to capture and honor the beauty of nature, while also acknowledging that our efforts can never fully mirror its boundless, ever-evolving spirit.

Yet, there's an inherent irony in the very materials I use—acrylic and plastic—substances that contribute to the degradation of the earth we seek to celebrate. It’s as if, in trying to show love and admiration for nature, we end up causing harm, much like a child’s chaotic attempt at preparing a Mother’s Day breakfast, full of messy intent but resulting in destruction. This contradiction highlights the paradox at the heart of our relationship with the environment: our best intentions often come at a cost.