DECONSTRUCTED CUBE 2019

“Deconstructed Cube” is a sculpture that deals with the idea of mass and void. Beginning with a solid cube, elements are cut, removed, and reattached in such a way that the sculpture can stand from any angle, creating a dynamic composition of mass and void. This sculpture also plays with the idea of shadow and how different orientations change the presence of shadow. The pieces of this sculpture have the capability of returning to their original cube form without any mass missing or in excess. Study models done in cardboard followed by a final design done in chipboard.

Il Sentiero Tra Gli Alberi 2022

Il sentiero tra gli alberi, “The Path Through the Trees” in Italian, is a pathway that connects the Roman Theatre and Roman Amphiteatre in the city of Volterra, Italy. This project allows both citizens of Volterra and tourists to understand the connection between these historical sites as well as make use of the expansive forest which separates them. Throughout the path, one will find interventions that discuss the concepts of water, waste, play, intimacy, and market. These interventions take the form of rest spaces where people can spend more time enjoying what the Volterran landscape has to offer.

ROMAN THEATRE

BRIDGE AND LOOKOUT

REST AREA WASTE AREA

PLAY AREA

WATER AND PLAY AREA

MARKET AND LOOKOUT

MAIN ROADS

Alabaster is a chalky mineral originating from the sedimentation of calcium sulfate in seawater near Volterra, Italy. This has become extremely prominent in the city due to its cultural significance as well as the source of income and tourism. Using traditional tools to carve, sand, and polish the stone, I learned techniques from alabaster ‘masters’ that have been working with this material for generations. The product is a garden gnome, known to protect the treasures of the earth. I chose this to symbolize the need to protect the alabaster craft in Volterra.