Indianapolis, IN
Completed 2002 with 26262625
Completed 2002 with 26262625
Made primarily of no cost materials (cut maple, birch, and beech saplings and downed branches), the structure is impermanent, incomplete, in need of constant attention. No money, no electricity, and no trucks were allowed, even though I have money, electricity, and a driveway. The galvanized steel frame, inspired by canopy struts found in the garage attic, will remain or it will be discarded easily by new homeowners.
First, seven galvanized steel pipe columns. A pipe beam spans five, perpendicular to floating columns, diagonal back. $337. Thirteen cut sapling columns and beams. Wire connectors. Hundreds of thin saplings. Found objects. Steel mesh skin. Lights, vine. Tools: hack saw, tape measure, level, pliers, gardening shears.
The arbor sees much living. In summer, vines and morning glories grow a green roof. The roots of a surging maple tree expose themselves to our feet. In evening, sunlight solidifies the metal mesh creating a solid, silvery, warped block. We extend learning, seeing anew together. What we build, as we talk, remains; a narrative built and in progress.
First, seven galvanized steel pipe columns. A pipe beam spans five, perpendicular to floating columns, diagonal back. $337. Thirteen cut sapling columns and beams. Wire connectors. Hundreds of thin saplings. Found objects. Steel mesh skin. Lights, vine. Tools: hack saw, tape measure, level, pliers, gardening shears.
The arbor sees much living. In summer, vines and morning glories grow a green roof. The roots of a surging maple tree expose themselves to our feet. In evening, sunlight solidifies the metal mesh creating a solid, silvery, warped block. We extend learning, seeing anew together. What we build, as we talk, remains; a narrative built and in progress.