Gold acrylic mirror, plywood
Dimensions variable
Courtesy of the artist
Photo by David Zarate
About
Circuitree (2024), a sculptural forest with patterned mirrored trunks and neon plexi foliage, invites viewers to experience themselves as part of nature, not apart from it. This installation emphasizes the interconnectivity between humans and the earth. As the plexi and mirrors commune with light, viewers may see themselves reflected within the trees and plants. Each one is unique in form. The patterns on the trunks are based on cuneiform symbols some of the most ancient and minimal shapes known to be the earliest writing system for humans; i.e. the pentagon pattern on one of the trunks refers to the honeycomb shape in nature as well as the sun symbol in cuneiform. The title Circuitree articulates the intricate communication network through which plants have been inheriting across time. Both symbols and forms in Circuitree are a type of language that prioritizes the rich vocabulary and wisdom that the plant queendom can teach us. As Fernández states, “Circuitree is a portal through which we can see ourselves as part of [nature], and reconnect more mindfully to our role in making our ecosystem thrive.”
This work was created with the support of the 2024 Inaugural Lucas Artists Program Marcus Commissioning Prize.
Location
This work is on display on the Front Lawn.
Additional Images
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Photos by David Zarate.
