Marianne Stoltz
• repurposed wood •
“Rift” represents the divide between the human-created world and the natural world.
Drawing inspiration from plate tectonics, cave paintings, and bar graphs, this piece combines my findings from collaborative explorations with ITOC and the boreal forest about art, science, and humanity.
The extensive use of tools is a defining characteristic of Homo sapiens. With tools, humans have created a world separate from nature and the forces that have shaped our biology.
These two worlds are drifting apart like continental plates on molten lava. Science serves as a tool to construct a world that appears predictable, permanent, and flawless. At the same time, science helps us comprehend our nature and the natural world.
Will science contribute to the expansion of this rift, or will it help to bridge the gap?
MARIANNE STOLTZ
The love of the outdoors has been an integral part of my life, guiding decisions from where to live to the themes of my art. I was born and raised in Germany, where I graduated from the Wood Carving School Berchtesgaden with a Journeyman degree. My explorations brought me to Fairbanks, where I have been carving and teaching at the Folk School since.
Website: folk.school
