ModiΦ (Modi-phi)

November, 2023
3 x 5 x 10.5’
Vellum, Yupo, string, beads, and wood

Constructed in a spiral shape based on The Golden Number (Φ/phi), this elegant kinetic sculpture cascades down an open, 3-story stairwell. Each paper piece in the form is precisely cut to the same dimensions represented in the Golden Ratio formula. The hovering form changes from every visible angle, giving the piece a vibrant and dance-like movement. Commissioned for a private residence in Chicago, IL.

Ground-Truthing

December 2020
73 x 30 x 24”
Laser-cut wood, string, vellum, printed maps, paint, glass beads, lights

Designed for display above the client’s dining table, as part of a full kitchen/dining remodel. Over 3,000 paper leaves are comprised of a mixture of translucent green vellum and textured cardstock. The cardstock leaves are printed with topographical maps from places the client and their family have lived. The layered wood structure features delicate branches, a trunk, and a sprawling root system to give the illusion of an inverted tree hanging from the ceiling. 12 LED lights are incorporated into the structure to give in inner glow through the paper leaves.

Air Dance

2018
9 x 4.5 x 3'
Wood, aluminum, lighting, vellum, cardstock, string, beads

Designed to fit the two-story entryway without obstructing views of the open stairwell, this kinetic sculpture complements the modern architecture of the client’s Mt. Adams home. The canopy houses 5 LED lights, which create an amazing ambient glow. The piece moves and sways in the slightest breeze, illustrating the feeling of dance. Among the hanging pieces are hidden dancing figures, prints of vintage maps of Cincinnati, and other visual symbols that reflect personal elements of the client’s life and family. The cascade of paper and light welcomes visitors as they enter the front door, drawing their view upward to an artwork that makes a statement without overwhelming the space.

Rainfall

custom hanging sculpture
2016
9 x 7 x 4'

Designed in collaboration with the client, and installed in the client's home. This piece hangs from a slanted ceiling, with thousands of sculpted paper shapes that form an umbrella-like canopy over the dining room. Metallic papers in teardrop shapes create the feeling of cascading water.