Remnants of a past future is my first series of conceptual sculptural works. This series is a living growing being, where each piece exists both as finished work, conceptual objects and material for further creation. Along each step of this cyclical journey there is beauty and a story to be told. This project is strictly limited to the use of found and repurposed materials and explores the nature of those materials, such as rust, decay, longevity, restoration, putting them to use in practical ways. Ever since I decided I wanted to go to art school I have had an interest in furniture and designing environments. But when I encountered the wasteful nature of design and mass production I decided to challenge myself in a way that was more in line with my beliefs. In doing so I consider creative new ways that we can use the waste we've left, foster an appreciation for the beauty and history that is held within it and hopefully lead by example inspiring others to take up similar sustainable goals.

Although this project will eventually come to an end, the thinking that it represents will not. As I work with “trash”, on a small scale, I consider future connections that I can make through this work. Meeting new people and expanding my knowledge, I will connect with innovators thinking about new forms of recycling for green cities and sustainable designs, with art being the bridge. In many ways I think art is just as important as these more involved practices as it speaks to the people directly, not asking them for anything but their attention and interest. But it is through this engagement that real change happens.