Un-Becoming

A cascade of 10 unpolished and deforming pinecones, with the evidence of molten wax sprues on show referencing a departure from natural material state and a journey into altered migrant existence. Bauxite is shipped and striped to become aluminium, the original whole is no more. Conditions of existence vary, including within metallurgy. As makers we need to listen to our materials, where they come from and their greater impacts on our environment.