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MANUSCRIPT OF NATURE SERIES TRACING THE ORIGIN SERIES PASSAGE OF TIME SERIES REMAKING TAO TE CHING SERIES
VERMICULAR CALLIGRAPHTY SERIES PAINTINGS EARLY PAINTINGS
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VERMICULAR CALLIGRAPHY series This series is a further exploration of asemic writing found in nature. While out collecting plant materials, I was intrigued by the markings carved by beetles on tree trunks and how much some of these patterns resemble Chinese calligraphy. Through my research, I learned that bark beetles have long been part of the ecosystem. They attack weak or sick trees to make room for new growth. Unfortunately, climate change has turned this natural process into a man-made disaster. Using lead and metalworking techniques, I create "sheaths" of insect-scarred tree trunks. The metal sheet is hammered to reflect the contours and texture of the tree trunks. The patterns, first collected through ink rubbing, are chased to give more definition to the overall calligraphic design. Historically, lead is viewed as a metal of death and transformation. Through the ink rubbings and the metal sculpture, I trace "writing" back to its origin—nature, emphasizing its importance to our civilization. The lead sheaths of the dead tree trunks represent the devastating loss caused by our overexploitation of nature. These works serve as a metaphor that transformative changes are urgently needed for a sustainable future.
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