glean
material origin: metro transfer station [discarded objects]
This body of work references living organisms in the phylum of basidiomycota, a higher classification of fungi surviving in harsh conditions. Most species grow filamentous hyphae and fruiting bodies, which I share through material explorations. Provoked by contemplation of value, mirror reflections and bodily textures form a connection between human consumerism and the earth below.
W 22” x H 18” x D 6”
hymenophore 1
Chair covers, upholstery thread fibers, wool blanket, rag rug, wire divider, wood
W 17" x H 14" x D 14"
cotylidia pannosa 1
Tassel floral rug, lampshade, woven lampshade, rag rug warp thread, rusted pipe
w 22" x h 28" x d 2"
flesh 2
Dresser drawers, candle wax, rag rug fabric
W 45” x H 40” x D ½”
fragmented self-realization
Etched mirror, metal wire dividers
W 18” x H 21” x D 12”
hymenophore 2
Chair covers, upholstery thread fibers, wool blanket, fleece, steel tomato cage
W 15" x H 41" x D 2"
coniophora
Plywood siding, corrugated cardboard, candle wax, rag rug fabric
w 13” x h 45" x d 4”
basidiolichen
Upholstery seat cover, deconstructed church pew upholstery thread, pillow trim, woven ottoman
W 10" x H 27" x D 3"
cotylidia pannosa 2
Tassel floral rug, rag rug, vertical fabric blinds, upholstery trims
hydnum repandum 1, 2, 3
Woven placemat, elastic, wool blanket, upholstery thread fibers
all images taken by nolan calisch