Seed of Life

SEED OF LIFE functions as a festive gesture to honor and celebrate the vibrant city of Coeur d'Alene. This cornucopia of visual symbols reflects themes of abundance, plentitude and a richness of spirit. Inspiration derived from bountiful waterways, sacred geometry, and the verdant landscape.  MOVEMENT and SCALE: The cut-out shapes cascade down the wall towards the viewer with a gestural force reflective of the powers held by both water and wind. The oversized forms, viewed from below, reflect an immersive experience of the being doused in nature's beauty.  SYMBOLISM: The stylized organic shapes lend themselves to varied interpretations that allow for the viewer's imagination to take hold and build a wide range of narratives. Reflective ribbons of water weave their way in between the unfurling, organic shapes alluding to the rich bounty of fish and flora. The shapes nestle together provoke your mind to build new and unexpected narratives. One might see birds while another sees fish. In gazing at the crown of sun rays, one viewer might reminisce of knitting needles. And on a hot summer's day another might see the flowing form of melted whipped ice cream.  REFLECTIVE LIGHT: The #8 polished steel functions as a mirror of the atmospheric surroundings. The sculpture faces east so the artwork will reflect the rising sunsets and the rainbow of colors that vary throughout the day and the seasons. There is an optical play that occurs between the polished steel and the vibrant bright white shapes. Your eye actively bounces between the two surfaces as the shapes nestle and overlap on another.  CAST SHADOWS: The cut-out shapes sit between 2" and 8" off the wall in bas-relief. This layering allows for cast shadows against the wall and the overlapping shapes. This seemingly static form continues to visually evolve with the passage of time and the ever-changing qualities of light.  NIGHT VIEWING: The reflective light off the polished steel will continue to change as the sunsets and then slowly reveal the nighttime view to include the LED strip. The "ribbons" are back lit in blue to evoke the abundance of water and in contrast the "leaflets" are back lit in white to reflect the vibrant bounty of Coeur d'Alene.