Iris is a collection of large scale petal-like forms, seemingly emerging from the earth. I been exploring these forms in plaster and metal. Through this form I am contemplating how shade itself is a simple architecture that is free and accessible to all. The large curved forms provide a protection and relationship to a body; there is something loving, almost holding about them. 

2025 (work in progress)

Constructing as a garden commission for a collector in Massachusetts


Iris, 2025, Steel, ~8x8x4’

The large curved Iris leaves create a relationship to a body, a bit like two cupped hands around you. This work is almost finished and will be installed outside in a garden.



Process + sketches

Iris, 2025, Plaster and chicken wire mock up, ~8x8x4’
Iris, 2025, drawing on vellum, 11x8’
Iris, 2025, ink sketch on paper




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