Image Source: Screen capture of sculpture.
Some people say art imitates nature. Other people say nature imitates art. And then you have people like Robert Cannon, who combines art and nature in some truly spectacular ways.
Cannon uses an interesting mix of concrete and mosses to create a variety of sculptures. These sculptures are perfect for a garden, home, office or hotel lobby, and many other places. Some of his more notable creations include: a large playable chess set, a gauntlet, a horse head, and a fireplace. There are also usable pieces of furniture, including tables and benches.
The artist refers to his work as “terraform sculpture”. What does terraform mean? Well, according to the website:
“TERRAFORM– v.t. (literally, “Earth-shaping”) The process of deliberate modification of the atmosphere, temperature, surface topography or ecology to be similar to those of Earth to make it habitable by humans.”
I’m not sure if any of his sculptures are for sale, but you can contact him about that directly through his website. Feel free to browse through his galleries and let his works inspire you to make your own earthy creations!
By Heidi Marshall
