In the "Origins" installation at 806 Charnelton in Eugene, OR, I’m exploring the vestiges of nature and mark-making to illustrate how biology and geology relate to humanity’s fragility and our interdependence to the earth.

Vestiges of Interdependence

“Origins” explores themes inspired by the raw elements of the Earth - rock, water and air, with a nod towards the roots that connect and sustain us, intertwining the natural world with human existence. 

In these installation pieces I’m using traditional printmaking and sculptural techniques in new ways to explore how life begins in the depths of rock and ocean, arrives on land, and works through the underground to sustain us.

The “Whispering Roots” installation contains dozens of individual pieces of art made of paper, fabric and wire and string that celebrate the resilient roots, mycelium networks, and the delicate dance of the underground. It serves as a visual exploration of the profound connections between humans, nature, climate change, and our evolving relationship with the environment. 

The “Emerging” installation consists of a dozen wire sculptures suspended from the ceiling and explores the beginnings of cellular life, as chemical energy creates and transforms cellular organisms. 

The “Biology Rising'' installation is inspired by Volvox, freshwater algae that form daughter colonies who work together to survive. It’s made of hundreds of circles created with monotypes printed on vintage sewing patterns using gel pads, then dipped in beeswax and hung in a large column. It is lit from below, and glows at night.

Please contact me at julie@juliejulie.co if you'd like more information about this piece.