Faculty Mentor Name
P Zelie
Faculty Mentor Department
Department of Art, Media, Performance and Design
Research or Creativity Area
Humanities & Arts
Abstract
This series of wire sculptures represents the four seasons; spring, summer, fall, and winter, through the symbolism of flowers. Each piece reflects the essence of its respective season, allowing the viewer to connect with personal memories and moments associated with nature’s changing rhythms. By using flowers as a medium, I hope to evoke emotions and memories tied to special times in life.
Nature has always been a significant source of inspiration in my work. In this project, I focused on flowers as symbols of growth, transformation, and the passage of time. The irregular, organic shapes of the wire sculptures reflect the unpredictable nature of life and the ever changing beauty of the seasons. Though made from wire, the flowers maintain a delicate, fragile quality, much like the moments they represent.
Each flower is meant to remind the viewer of moments in their own life. Cherry blossoms symbolizes renewal, sunflower speaks to warmth and vitality, cosmos represents change, and camellia captures stillness and reflection. These wire works are not just representations of nature; they are emotional markers, inviting viewers to reflect on their personal connections to each season.
Through this work, I aim to celebrate the beauty of life’s fleeting moments, using flowers to bridge the gap between nature, memory, and emotion. My hope is that these wire sculptures will encourage the viewer to reflect on their own experiences, finding meaning in the flowers that symbolize the seasons of their lives.
Location
Reynolds Gallery and Art Building Hallways
Start Date
10-4-2025 6:00 PM
End Date
9-5-2025 8:00 PM
Seasons
Reynolds Gallery and Art Building Hallways
This series of wire sculptures represents the four seasons; spring, summer, fall, and winter, through the symbolism of flowers. Each piece reflects the essence of its respective season, allowing the viewer to connect with personal memories and moments associated with nature’s changing rhythms. By using flowers as a medium, I hope to evoke emotions and memories tied to special times in life.
Nature has always been a significant source of inspiration in my work. In this project, I focused on flowers as symbols of growth, transformation, and the passage of time. The irregular, organic shapes of the wire sculptures reflect the unpredictable nature of life and the ever changing beauty of the seasons. Though made from wire, the flowers maintain a delicate, fragile quality, much like the moments they represent.
Each flower is meant to remind the viewer of moments in their own life. Cherry blossoms symbolizes renewal, sunflower speaks to warmth and vitality, cosmos represents change, and camellia captures stillness and reflection. These wire works are not just representations of nature; they are emotional markers, inviting viewers to reflect on their personal connections to each season.
Through this work, I aim to celebrate the beauty of life’s fleeting moments, using flowers to bridge the gap between nature, memory, and emotion. My hope is that these wire sculptures will encourage the viewer to reflect on their own experiences, finding meaning in the flowers that symbolize the seasons of their lives.
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