Human Presence

With this project, I was inspired by the human presence I found along the river trail. Walking along they would jump out at me; a leftover lighter, a pile of chips, or some bottles. These were unexpected compositions and they had such power; I needed to document them. Their scattering had momentum, weight, and a story. These were also temporary forms, as people moved through the river trail old forms would give way to new ones. Buildings, trails, and art constantly changing the visual landscape. I wanted to preserve these compositions, elevate and highlight them; I wanted to investigate why they are overlooked. They are part of this space and signs that people existed here.

For this piece I preserve, acknowledge, and reflect on our human presence within this site. The final composition is cut from colored film and laminated between mirrored acrylic. The gels will act as stained glass, elevating the abstracted compositions to a higher level. While the mirrored surface reflects the site and viewer around the piece. This centers the piece to its location and prompts the viewer to reflect on themselves as part of the environment.