“The show examines the relationship of a traditional gallery setting with that of the natural environment. The transformation of the gallery challenges all of the human senses. Before the focal point of the installation becomes visible the viewer is struck with smells unfamiliar to most interior spaces. It isn't until the woven mass of vines is spotted that the viewer realizes the smell lingering outside of the gallery is that of dried foliage. Thousands of rope- sized vines form a nine foot natural monument that dominates one half of the gallery. The positioning and sheer mass of the piece creates a shrine-like presence that challenges the viewer for territory. The piece managed to push a room full of viewers to one side of the gallery, where they flocked like worshippers at a holy site. The collaborative team demonstrated strong knowledge of their found materials. The illusionary effects created by the natural objects are a pleasant surprise.”