Archetype and Resurgence

Archetype_two arched iron frames shelves gold tree trunks

MGNH_gallery one_long view of room tables in center

MGNH_gallery one_empty cabinet drawers on floor mirror photograph

Collinson_three silver oval frames black plants inside text strips

Collinson_black plants pinned text strips blue background

Collinson_black plant pinned text strips orange background

Growing_three iron tables chairs plants prints background

each part: 19" x 19" x 9.5"

1996

cast iron, glass, bronze, wood pigments

In Archetype and Resurgence, the trees embody the virtues of strength, resilience, and the possibilities of new growth. I was also reflecting on the possibility that the first architectural columns were based on tree forms.

history of natural history