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Cellulose Cycle
Cellulose Cycle
Carpet tubes, plastic film, recycled paper, and lab vials from Spartan Surplus, found plants and objects, LED lights
12' x 5' x 5"
2021

This sculpture pays homage to the life cycle of cellulose, the complex carbohydrate that makes paper possible. Made of recycled paper products and plant discards that represent varying aspects of cellulose's characteristics, the work is a joyful exploration of the science and art of papermaking.

Photography by PD Rearick