Pollen Ball Large

18"x12"

I am fascinated by the highly complex and organized patterns that can be seen in the most minute aspects of nature. After some research on pollen grains, I decided to make a sculpture that reflected this organization, but large enough so it could be seen without a microscope. I have created two versions of this piece, the large one pictured here, and a smaller version which is approximately 9" wide. In my garden, I placed a large pollen ball in a bed, and clustered a nest of smaller ones around it, making it appear that they are propagating.

Root Spire

14" x Varies

This piece is based on the roots of bald cypress trees, which burst up through the soil surface to allow the trees to breath in water. This piece looks great tucked into beds around the garden, and looks particularly good in groups of 3 or more. And at this price, why not! There is also in development a 4' tall version of this piece that would make a great water feature. If you are also interested in the larger version, email me for details.

Spring Growth

18"x12"

This piece was based on the small details seen in the buds of a rhodendron tree on a camping trip in the North Carolina mountains. It has been carved to create the impression of a number of small individual plants growing together in an organizing fashion to create a larger, more complex arrangement. This piece can also be made into a fascinating water feature, with water falling in innumerable ways from cup to cup and in between the ridges.