Structural Trap I
Metal, sugarcane, plastic, lime, recycled paint, living plants, soil, paper made from sugarcane combined with shredded disposable plastic waste (“plasticane”), irrigation tubing, drip emitter, iron oak gall ink, ink made from shells
77” x 38” x 28”
2021
A structural trap is the name of a geological structure formed when massive layers of rock are bent or faulted from Earth’s shifting landmass and create reservoirs or “traps” of petroleum. This sculptural drawing refers to the politics of Louisiana as an oil and gas state despite our disintegrating coastline that is being caused by and exacerbated by these same industries yet fails to change course. This work has its own watering system for the plants that will eventually grow over this structure, by design this piece facilitates its own demise or obfuscation by vining plants; referencing the literal future of this landscape and also the shortsightedness of hanging on to the fossil fuel industries as they imperil our health and homes.