mud dauber anamophosis

Artwork story

This mixed media relief sculpture features a mud dauber on a carved wooden surface, surrounded by cubes and electronic components. The piece is painted, incorporating natural wood in the center, with carvings inspired by the mud dauber's nest. The artwork showcases a unique texture, dominated by a bluish-green hue that contrasts with the natural brown of the wood and the insect. Additional touches of silver, gold, and copper enhance the overall color palette.

This artwork explores the relationship between humans and nature, focusing on the mud dauber as a symbol of the natural world. Mud daubers construct their nests in and around human dwellings, highlighting the coexistence of human structures and wildlife. In this piece, human-like structures represented by cubes encircle the mud dauber's nest, illustrating the reality of our dependence on nature. While humans often remove mud daubers from their living spaces, this work poses a thought-provoking question: what if nature decided to expel us in response to the harm we inflict upon it? By presenting this scenario, the artwork invites viewers to reflect on our impact on the environment and the potential consequences of our actions.