A Natural History of the Senses Relief Sculpture

 


“A Spring Day” 
14” x 13.5
Wood, Fabric, String, Cardboard, Ribbon, Cardstock Paper, Fake Flowers, Music Box







Artist Statement
This sculpture visually communicates ideas about the emotions that music makes us feel. It is inspired by a song that communicates themes around loss and yearning for the past and uses the metaphor of spring and winter to signify moving on and things getting better. The song itself was inspired by a tragedy where a bunch of high schoolers, unfortunately, passed away due to a ferry boat they were on for a field trip capsized. In a way, my sculpture is a tribute to not only a fantastic song but also to the events that inspired it. I tried to be very meticulous about the colors that I used, wanting them to evoke spring while not being too vibrant. I wanted the music box to be right in the center of the sculpture, tying everything around it together. You’re able to wind it up and listen to the song playing while letting your eyes wander around the rest of the sculpture, feeling the emotions of the song.  

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