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Creation Date
12-5-2024
Description
Sculpture representing deforestation on the corner of Main Street and Ninth Avenue in Collegeville, formed from cardboard, clay, wood and turf. This temporary sculpture was created by Ursinus College students in linked Art and Biology classes in conjunction with World Soil Day. Pictured in this view are students involved with the project.
The sculpture was displayed on the second floor of Pfahler Hall.
Student Statement
This visual project represents the detrimental effects of deforestation. We focused primarily on deforestation effects on Ursinus College after a tragic accident happened on the corner of 9th and Main St. in Collegeville, PA. After this accident, all the trees present on the corner were cut down to prevent further accidents. We chose to use cardboard to craft the stumps present due to their connection of being made from wood.
Course Number
BIO/ENVS-350A and ART-106
Rights
Copyright of the underlying work is held by the artists. The digital image presented here is for educational purposes only and is not for commercial use.
Keywords
World Soil Day, sculpture, cardboard, turf, wood, clay, hot glue, paint
