Saturday, May 28, 2011

the natural line

'...seeds dancing in the grass....'
'...sweet whispers...'
'....thriving in the folds of a tree...'
'clustered at the edge of the forest...'
'...framed in shadow & light...'
'...the thick smell of seaweed...'
'...a woody web of branches...'

Friday, May 6, 2011

in the studio: roots & vines

.....taking inspiration from natures invasive ivy vines strangling and rooting into this grand old tree, I've recreated this in my recent sculptures and installations, both outside & in.

'roots & vines: plastica' Barbara De Pirro
2010 Carkeek Park, curated by CoCA Seattle.
'roots & vines: plastica' (detail) Barbara De Pirro
2010 Carkeek Park, curated by CoCA Seattle.
'roots & vines: plastica' Barbara De Pirro
Matzke Sculpture Park, Camano Island, WA

(Funding for 'roots &vines:plastica' was made possible by
Artist Trust Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) and CoCA Seattle)

'roots & vines' Barbara De Pirro
crocheted fiber encapsulated in acrylic, reinforced with steel and wood

more images here