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NO NAME TREE (quercus agrifolia) 

Ephemeral intervention in nature
Fabric, Glue and Wire
Digital print
24" x  28"
2003

In 2003 I was invited as an artist in residence at Djerassi Resident Artist Program, in the Santa Cruz Mountains,

Up until that date, I had developed my work in large cities like Madrid or Mexico City, and I was interested in issues of human relations in the context of an urban landscape. Djerassi gave me the opportunity to incorporate ideas from the natural world into my work.

Using a large discarded piece of red plaid that I found in the street of Madrid I reproduced the exact shape of one of the native oak trees that grow in the property. I cast a mold of the tree by adding layers of wire fabric and glue. For a few days I wrapped this old oak tree as an act of connection and playful engagement with nature.

No Name Tree creates a dialogue between human and natural forms, highlighting the long time relationships between humans and plants, natural and manufactured patterns.
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