I began my diagrams by thinking about my two passions: furniture and trees. After thinking about these two subjects on a less-superficial level, I discovered that I was more deeply interested in the interaction between localized craftsmanship and wildlife preservation. I am particularly drawn to American Craft (or the loss of) and the foundations of our country that are rooted in small scale communities which were very much self-sufficient. I also became especially interested in the relationship between cultural diversity and bio-diversity - that if a community works strictly off of the resources given to their region they may create an aesthetic and set of objects which react not only to their needs but also to the materials at hand.
My final three topics ended up being "American Craft," "Wildlife Preservation," and "Community." What I am most interested in exploring is the ways in which American Craft and Wildlife Preservation work towards building Community. Through the diagrams I began to think about the ways that respect for land is created through its utilization for the creation of local businesses - thus creating an empowered community through local income, communication, and culture.
Here are three pieces from my portfolio that I think best represent my work to date:
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