Invasion
Invasion
Roundstock, steel sheets, cast aluminum, found object (glass), spray paint
12x5x14
Invasion is the representation of mutagen transformation. As the surrounding elements envelop the sculpture, it begins to feed and encompass the surrounding space it resides in: a symbiotic relationship. The result of parasitic invasion is rooted in the theories of atmospheric radiation in accompaniment with evolution. Not only does the grotesque tongue insinuate the sculpture to be a living creature, but it also personifies the life of vegetation. The relationships within a specific ecosystem can vary between mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. What does human interference and, in this case, disruption do to our already depleting ecosystems?