<< / >> / spalted silver maple / 38" x 72" x 36" / 2013

"argenteum" is latin for "silver", referencing the tree the piece is made from, silver maple. this species is an indigenous american tree, known for rapid growth and urban tolerance. it is also know for its brittle wood, and is commonly damaged in storms. the sight of broken silver maples is becoming a more common sight, with increased storm activity associated with global climate change. this piece is situated to appear as something overturned.