Mild steel, powdercoat, insulation foam,
paper towels, white craft glue, spray paint,
acrylic paint, fishing line
7 x 5 x 3 ft
NFS

The precarious cairn symbolizes the concept of being anxious, overwhelmed, and reaching
a tipping/breaking point, and the suspended steel dragonfly swarm represents the relief of having those burdens lifted and finding a healthy, sustainable balance. With the lowest dragonfly about to land on the rock, the cairn is about to collapse. These sculptures are inspired by a significant moment from high
school when I realized that my obsessive drive to get perfect grades was detrimental to my physical and mental health. The represented moment of stumbling across this swarm of dragonflies was eye-opening, putting my anxiety into perspective.

Mental health awareness and care is SO important. I wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, an anxiety disorder, and depression until recently, over 2 decades into my life. After finally receiving treatment, the difference is truely night-and-day. It’s kind of like finally getting a new glasses prescription you have been desperately needing; the trees have LEAVES!