in the studio: roots & vines

.....taking inspiration from natures invasive ivy vines strangling and rooting into this grand old tree, I've recreated this in my recent sculptures and installations, both outside & in. 

'roots & vines: plastica'      Barbara De Pirro

2010 Carkeek Park, curated by CoCA Seattle

'roots & vines: plastica' (detail)       Barbara De Pirro

2010 Carkeek Park, curated by CoCA Seattle

'roots & vines: plastica'       Barbara De Pirro

Matzke Sculpture Park, Camano Island, WA

(Funding for 'roots &vines:plastica' was made possible by
 Artist Trust Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) and CoCA Seattle)

'roots & vines'      Barbara De Pirro

crocheted fiber encapsulated in acrylic, reinforced with steel and wood 

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