Rebecca Schwarz
Addison Streetscape Berkeley, CA. Roots moving toward hydrant pipe. @ 8 x 6’ Welded and rusted steel, embedded in concrete.
She points out through the use of roots as material how roots look like nerves, veins, rivers, + mountains.
Circulation. roots, wire. Detail of the heart. Designed to show the unity of patterns in which water flows.
Heart Nest. dimensions vary 6 x 9 x 3’. Coated copper wire. Shown from a bird's eye view. This piece is designed for birds to nest in.
Moth Cocoon Gown. 60x36x30". Steel, cloth, and light. Designed for a garden at night. Moths are attracted to her light.
Communication Installation. 9x12x7'. wire, light, electricity, drawing on walls. The wire of the piece is also a circuit, bringing power to the integrated lights.
Communication Installation. 9x12x7'. wire, light, electricity, drawing on walls. View in darkness.
Communication Installation. 9x12x7'. wire, light, electricity, drawing on walls. Details in the day and night.
Web. 4' diameter. stainless steel, light, spiders' webs.
This piece uses light to invite spiders to continually rebuild it and weave it into the landscape.
Inner View.
4 x 6 x 1’ indoor piece. 3 x 6 x 3' solar cells outdoors.
Wire, solar cells,
color shifting LEDs.
Solar power flows directly through Inner View.
Inner View detail. Wire, LEDs, solar energy. As the sun shines brighter the colors of the lights changes, cycling through different colors and states.
Inner View detail. Wire, LEDs, solar energy. As the sun shines brighter the colors of the lights changes, cycling through different colors and states.
Cycle the Tower of Power. Pedal power, repurposed bike wheels, LEDs. A pedal powered test of strength where you power the piece with two other people.
All things, histories, and particles are connected and pulsing. This is my inspiration.
Through art I aim to bring more knowledge and beauty to my communities in meaningful, transformative and playful ways. I collaborate with a wide range of materials and modes to achieve these goals. Beyond traditional sculptural mediums I may use the growth of plants, digital communications or bike parts. In essence I work with materials that are accessible and available. Materials that can change and grow, respond and invite us to reenvision our spirited world are especially interesting to me. I choose them to encourage us and to communicate the possibilities of change.
For more information visit my website http://www.rebeccaschwarz.com/