Ceramics

Eric Serritella, Whisper & Wander (2016). Ceramic. Dimensions: 32 h x 56 w x 32 d inches. ©2016 Eric Serritella. Photographer: Jason Dowdle. Courtesy of the artist. Serritella’s sculpture captures the interaction between two charred trees struggling to survive the aftermath of a wildfire. Whisper’s quiet negative space hints at remaining life. Wander seeks a gap in the canopy for more light to grow. Their fates are intertwined because survival depends on the health of the forest ecosystem. Whisper and Wander can support and nourish each other through a “wood wide web” of interconnected roots and fungi to assure mutual survival.

Eric Serritella’s sculpture captures the interaction between two charred trees struggling to survive the aftermath of a wildfire. Whisper’s quiet negative space hints at remaining life. Wander seeks a gap in the canopy for more light to grow.

Their fates are intertwined because survival depends on the health of the forest ecosystem. Whisper and Wander can support and nourish each other through a “wood wide web” of interconnected roots and fungi to assure mutual survival. By highlighting nature’s tenacity, Serritella hopes to inspire us to “walk with softer steps.” Learn more.

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