Tiny Spore
Concrete, steel, foam pipe lagging, hinge, 2024
15*25*105 cm
This sculpture features a concrete base, textured with shapes of king oyster
mushrooms, symbolizing natural growth emerging from a man-made structure. A steel
rod extends from the base, branching out with hinges mimicking the delicate wings of
flying insects. The foam pipe lagging, adorned with concrete fragments, simulates the
appearance of Stereum fungi typically found growing on decaying tree trunks.
This piece reflects the artist's ongoing interest in the relationship between the artificial
and the natural, embodying themes of transformation and coexistence. It invites
viewers to contemplate the delicate balance between industrial decay and organic
resilience.
Photo by Karin Lee