Birch Echo 1 presents a carefully rendered segment of birch bark, translated into a sculptural textile form that invites close, quiet observation. Measuring 21" x 10" x 1.5" framed when housed within its sleek black shadow box, the piece commands a gentle presence well suited to intimate environments. Its three-dimensional surface captures the delicate off-white tones and characteristic horizontal markings of birch bark with subtle variations in wool, silk, cotton, and fine wire framing, creating a tactile interplay between softness and structural detail.
A small branch stub extends naturally from the trunk, adding an element of quiet life to the composition, while touches of deep green near the base suggest moss or fresh growth. Vibrant clusters of rusty orange “lichen,” rendered through meticulous embroidery, punctuate the organic form, lending warmth and visual texture that contrasts beautifully against the dark, shadowed background. The framing choice highlights the work’s physicality and invites contemplation on the intimate, overlooked details within natural landscapes. This piece resonates as a quiet meditation on form, texture, and the subtle rhythms found in close encounters with the natural world. Excellent in a grouping.
