This sculpture is crafted from gummed paper tape, traditionally used in marquetry to assemble delicate veneer patterns. By repurposing this utilitarian medium, the piece explores transformation and humanity’s urge to manipulate natural materials beyond recognition. Titled “Overprocessed,” it reflects a layered narrative: the tape, once a tool for order and precision, undergoes intense layering, shaping, and refining. The form mimics natural textures—wood grain and spalting—while remaining artificial. This paradox underscores our obsession with perfecting nature, often resulting in overcomplication or distortion of its true essence.

The text above was written by ChatGPT. During the whole time I had been working on this sculpture, I had the same idea in mind: I'm making this the way AI generates these word-sausages. Once it was a tree, then cut, then at the end of a long process turned into paper. I took that paper and transformed it into something that looks like wood again. We do the same with meat, rocks, metal, and now with human intelligence too. Pick stuff, put it in the grinder, cast it back into shape. How bizarre.