Heaven and Earth 1: 2009 Heaven and Earth 2: 2010 Heaven and Earth 3: 2011 Heaven and Earth 4: 2012 Heaven and Earth 5: 2013 Heaven and Earth 6: 2014 Google+ Facebook Pinterest Printable Maps (pdf format): Coming Soon Sponsored by: Center on Contemporary Art Carkeek Park Advisory Council Seattle Parks and Recreation Associated Recreational Council Supported by: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture 4CULTURE United Reprographics contact Thendara Kida-Gee to help support this year's show and artists.		Terra Holcomb Kirkland, WA http://www.terraholcomb.com/ Tree of Life "Tree of Life" inhabits the space in between; balancing amidst the earth and in the sky, and transitioning along with the weather and seasons. She is supported by the tree stumps yet alone and unguarded in the elements. To watch her twist in the wind can be mesmerizing. Looking straight up feels unnatural; we feel unbalanced, and extra attention to stabilizing our footing on the earth is needed. She hangs in the unknown. Will some portions of her survive and thrive while others decay? Will birds use her to nest, or will she be picked apart by curious visitors? She represents maintaining stability and balance in the unknown; just as we face our own personal or planetary futures. Made from natural materials: branches, moss, seed heads, pine cones and grasses, Terra is infused with the same spirit as forest nurse-log, created with living plants and bird seed in the hope that she will serve as a source of shelter and nourishment to animals. She was inspired by the jellyfish illustrations of Ernst Haeckel. Bio: I was born on Earth Day and my parents decided to name me Terra. Fittingly, my work is inspired and created in the wilderness. I routinely use natural materials to create dresses, sets, installations, mandalas and now chandeliers. My need to create in solitude means that I frequently travel in the Pacific Northwest on my own. By doing so, I am able to quietly respond to my environment and work quickly without disruption. The stillness of my trips is a form of meditation and spirituality. I feel most alive when I am surrounded by the ocean, desert or rainforest. I recently taught a workshop at the Seattle Art Museum Sculpture park for Earth day and have another event planned there in August. Engaging the public with art and natural materials was deeply moving and inspirational for all involved.