Artist Statement:
My intent with this sculpture is to visually communicate the duality between nature and human construction, focusing on the tension between control and natural freedom. Inside the box, I suspended three objects to represent different relationships between nature and human influence. One object is a metal cage containing tangled red string, symbolizing restriction and controlled emotion. Another is a hand-cut wooden board with nails, also suspended by red string, representing human alteration of natural materials and imposed structure. The third object is an uncut piece of natural log, hanging simply to emphasize raw, untouched nature. I used red string throughout to connect the objects visually and conceptually, suggesting shared tension despite their differences. By placing all three forms within a confined space, I highlight how nature and human systems coexist but remain in conflict. The contrast between metal, manipulated wood, and natural wood reinforces ideas of control, transformation, and preservation.
Notes:
The inspiration for this work comes from The Fox and the Hound, especially the contrast between what is natural and what is shaped or controlled by humans. I focused on the idea of duality, showing nature as organic and free while human influence appears structured and restrictive. I experimented with hanging objects inside the box using red string to create tension and connection between all three forms. I tested different materials like metal, wood, and found natural pieces to emphasize contrast in texture and weight. I also adjusted the placement of each object several times so the balance between natural and constructed elements felt intentional.
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