BENDING BRANCHES
with WAGNER KREUSCH
Negative space, branching points, directional growth: experiment with the dynamism of plant form through the bending of branches.
Hosted on the cusp of winter and spring, this two-day workshop focused on exploring the structure and organic movement found within branches of the season. Reflecting on the fragility of nature is at the core of both Wagner and Cynthia’s artistic practices. They share an appreciation for seasonal plant materials that are unusual and unexpected, and work with a deep admiration for the natural world. Through this workshop, they hoped to encourage and participate in conversations that appreciate the transient nature of plants.
By balancing nature’s intentions with considered manipulation, the workshop valued the brittleness of fragile twigs, the rigidity of straight stems, the unexpected twists and curves of vines, the strength of fibrous branches, and the weight of mossy stumps.
(February, 2024)