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

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letter size: 8 1/2" x 11"
tabloid size: 11" x 17"
original size: 17.5" x 14"

Sponsored by:

Center on Contemporary Art
Carkeek Park Advisory Council
Seattle Parks and Recreation
Associated Recreational Council

Supported by:

Seattle Office
of Arts & Cultural Affairs

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10 Richard Metz
Site 10: Richard Metz
Erdenheim, Pennsylvania
http://www.mistermetz.com/

"Tree Creatures"


My installation for the Heaven and Earth show is an ephemeral installation of creatures painted on trees in two coordinated areas. The creatures are based on and celebrate several sources: the animals and plants of the Northwest woods, the bark patterns of the native trees they are painted on, and some of the stories and legends about the forests of Washington State. These painted creatures cannot live indoors, but need to take their place in the woodlands. The goal of the project is to make visible in the landscape hidden magical and fantastic creatures, inspired in some cases by some of the stories of the Northwest coast wilderness.

The actual paint is made from eggs mixed non toxic natural pigments such as spices like Turmeric, Paprika, and Saffron, plants like Indigo, Madder, and Sandalwood, and rocks like Calcite, charcoal, ochres, ores, and earths.