The quilt design is inspired by the wide range of color Franklinia leaves exhibit in the fall. The geometry is similar to waffle grid artworks, but utilizes 3D pyramid forms. Leaf interior color variation and pronounced veining add additional interest and depth, which is exaggerated when the sculpture illuminates. The lighting is incremental and follows a cycle of non-lit, to fully lit, to non-lit and then repeats. The interior tab that secures the form becomes an additional graphic element when the forms are lit.
Each pyramid is formed from a hand-cut, flat pattern from a single Franklinia leaf. Once constructed, the dimensional modules are secured to the base with linen thread.
