Jeffrey Schiff

 

New Ground

 
   

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East Carolina University
Year: 1985
Materials: plaster, branches
Dimensions: 2' x 10' x 12'

An elevated plaster ground is cast over a dense pile of tree branches, forming a smooth, consistent floor. A large solid plaster seating block is cast onto the plaster floor. Beside the block, a square void in the floor reveals the layers of tree branches cast into the elevated ground.