The final piece, ‘Sprout’, aims to create an environment that simulates the forest floor, effectively bringing the outside in and bridging the gap between site and studio. Severed tree stumps are connected by colourful, tubular structures, suggesting a resurgence that combats the human destruction which initially cut them down. The tubes are visually suggestive of otherworldly growth, with a definite futuristic quality which derives from the combination of natural wood, bright colours, and restless forms.

‘Sprout’ juxtaposes natural and artificial materials, telling a story of human destruction and nature’s resilience. The interactive domed structure invites viewers to enter, offering a canopy-like experience that evokes awe and wonder. I encourage viewers to walk within the sculpture and allow themselves to be enveloped by the by towering archways, reflecting on nature’s power and adaptability.

Site-specific work played a crucial role in the development of this project. By working directly in woodlands, I created interventions and sculptural growths that appear out of place in the natural environment. This approach enabled me to observe existing natural elements on-site and transform them, altering form and colour to create fantastical and otherworldly sculptural interpretations.