We Are The Crown of Creation

11’x6’x4’ Plaster life cast, Monkey Skull, Tree Roots, Plastic models & Spray Foam 2024

The title references Jefferson Airplane’s Crown of Creation, which contrasts nuclear annihilation with the biblical notion of humanity as God’s “crown.” The work explores the paradox of human progress—juxtaposing vulnerability with the destructive potential of scientific achievement. A monkey skull, roots, and an earthy figure evoke primal origins, while the exploding crown symbolizes brilliance gone awry and the pinnacle of achievement in peril.