Philosophy of looking up

New project.
Full scale tree, made of paper, set in a tall and narrow space.
100% white.
Why white? Because the reflectance of white allows for you to see every detail - the quality of a surface, of a material.

Why a tree?
Well, I saw an image on an architect's website that had a white tree on it and since trees are among my favorite things in life, I said "hey why not".

But as it is with all things you are drawn to but do not understand, the process of exploring it must unravel some of the mystery.

In the past year I have been thinking about the act of looking up.

I have begun to construct a false science about this (aka philosophy) that when you look up certain things happen.

1. Typically more light enters the eye, because typically light comes from zenith, and more light makes for less tiredness.
2. Your windpipe opens - allowing more air to come in.
3. Your view becomes uncluttered - there is a ceiling, or a sky.......not much to confuse you....and so you empty your thoughts for just a moment.
4. The act of lifting the chin invites a sense of pride or confidence.

These things I find to be physiologically positive, and so, with this tree made of paper, the viewer will (after removing their shoes - because shoes are a hindrance to energy flow) step into a space that forces them to simply look up. The light between the paper leaves may be visual clutter, but hopefully it will have the same effect of campfire, or ripples in a stream on a sunny day - it will mesmerize.

We'll see. I'll post new images as things progress.