Taylor Dave

 

            One Saturday afternoon, my brother, a few friends and I ventured off to Boulder Falls—a magnificent trails that leads to the base of a waterfall. 

          I knew I wanted to create something that would be enjoyed by others, something people could understand by first glance and look at it from their own perspective. Originally, I thought to create a free standing door, but when executing that idea, the sculpture took on a different form. The more I built, the more it began taking of the shape of an arch--so I went with it. 

            The arch made more sense because doors can give off a “closed off” vibe.  I wanted to create something that had an inviting feel to it, a welcoming sense with a hint of allurement. I wanted it to radiate the viewers’ curiosity. When I see arches, I always have the desire to walk through them, so I wanted to create something that gave that same feeling.

            I chose to build my arch against this large boulder so it looked as if it was an inactive portal that could lead you somewhere else; that if it were active you could walk through the arch and end up on the other side in a completely universe.

            Collecting all different kinds of sticks, the arch was meant to be union of all things in nature. There was no use of adhesive materials, the sticks just stayed in place because of the tension from one another.  To have every element in perfect balance with one another can be a beautiful thing, but if something is off, the whole thing can become completely dysfunctional.