Sanctuary

2006 Popular wood, silver gel prints, ribbon, quartz

This interactive sculpture was one of my first attempts at woodworking. The hinged box ties at the top and upon pulling the ribbon it falls open to reveal a quartz harvested from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The Images on the box are black and white film pictures I took from where I found the quartz. I was feeling home sick and looking to create a little piece of home that can be with me no matter where I live. It’s a personal work that keeps me attached to the mountains.