Into the Wild
Sunflower Sky reflects both a deep personal memory and a conscious ecological practice. At its center is a bright sunflower, a recurring motif in the artist’s work. Beyond its universal symbolism of warmth and vitality, the sunflower serves as a bridge to childhood memories—afternoons spent planting alongside grandmothers whose devotion to gardening instilled a lasting love for the natural world.
Equally significant is the material on which the work is created. Crafted on recycled paper drawn from discarded mail and product inserts, the piece transforms the detritus of daily life into an object of beauty and reflection. This practice was born from the artist’s growing commitment to sustainability, intensified by fatherhood and the responsibility of imagining the world left to future generations. From planting trees to participating in community cleanups, these values find expression in the Recyclart series, to which Sunflower Sky belongs.
Each work in this series is conceived not as a commodity but as a gift—small paintings and drawings distributed freely to divert waste from landfills while offering joy to others. In Sunflower Sky, memory, sustainability, and generosity intersect, demonstrating how even the simplest gestures can hold profound resonance.