Interdisciplinary artist Naomi McIntosh uses wood to prompt an emotional response to the resonance of space, specifically the nourishing feeling and sensation of being within natural landscapes. Her suspended wooden sculptures are constructed as boundaryless columns, allowing the viewer to see into and through the pieces, playing with the internal and external structure, light and shadows. The materials can be skeuomorphic – looking heavy and solid at times, and light and lace-like at others.
This contemplative installation has been developed with sustainability at its core, in response to the strength of nature. As with all of Ruup & Form’s collaborations, it demonstrates creativity, ingenuity and practical intelligence. Here, visitors are asked to think about craft in terms of its contribution to the economic and social wellbeing of communities, connecting us to our cultural histories and providing tools to forge a more sustainable future.