Sarah Huttner 2025

Abstract

Rooted in Wonder: Awe in Nature’s Connections is an artistic exploration of the vast interconnectedness of trees in the natural world. It is a body of work that reflects my own wonderment of the complexities that lie beneath our feet and above our heads. It is also an act of gratitude (appreciation) towards the trees themselves to better understand and help preserve their environment so that all will prosper. Without bringing the actual forest into the city, or into a gallery, I engage the viewers’ senses and evoke a memory or feeling, perhaps an instance of wonderment. I encourage the viewer to move past their initial feelings and into action. Whether simply hiking though a green space, or taking on the daunting threat of deforestation, I encourage viewers to change their focus toward the natural. Through this body of work, I bring myself and others closer to nature in an effort to instill the need for conservation and better land management so that future generations can share in this experience.