Kari Englehardt

Statement: Rooted

Ruminating on the power of native plants to evoke a strong and unwavering sense of place, this investigation celebrates the essence of shape and form that each species perennially possesses, without change, in an ever-changing world. Resistant to manipulation, native plants forge their path, on their time, within their inherent environment. Rust transfer from steel elements, reference both physical strength and the tension between the natural and manmade environment.