Wildlight

“Trees cuddle and stand closely together. They love company and like to take things slow. There is in fact a friendship among trees."* This friendship is multifaceted. When trees converse, the air is charged with chemical substances, fragrances, hormones, and electrical connections. Placing myself in the middle of the conversation I am illuminated by it. This charged atmosphere infuses me with a sense of well-being, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I am surrounded by the empathy that is the forest.

The act of sculpting fibers, paper, and photographs into forms and textures I encounter on my walks in the forest recreates this experience for me. It is a reminder of being comforted and companioned. Constructing, deconstructing, and constructing further connects me to the natural cycles of growth and decay. This tactile process literally pulls me in and grounds me, I become an intimate part of the dialog.

*Peter Wohlleben