The Community
The Community is a large-scale installation that will contain dozens to hundreds of interconnected nests woven entirely out of used violin, viola, cello, and double bass strings. It stands as both an homage to and observation of the world of classical string musicians.
This installation has both a practical and artistic objective. The practical is simply to keep as much of this unique form of waste out of landfills as possible. The artistic is to be a structural and inclusive homage to the world of classical string musicians. As such, the more used strings I can gather from different musicians, representing different geographical locations, backgrounds, occupations, level of skill, gender, ethnicity, etc., the more it satisfies both of these objectives. The rate of its development is dependent on the rate in which I can gather or receive used strings. Though word is spreading quickly and I continue to receive materials from musicians and luthiers, I don’t anticipate it getting to a presentable state for at least a year or more. However, due to the very nature of its objectives, this installation will continue to grow as I gather strings over time as it will always remain an ongoing work in progress.