Nathan Johansen
-Born September 3, 1958
-Graduated with a BFA from Brigham Young University
-Has worked in the Art Casting field for 20 years, coordinating fine art casting at Metal Arts Foundry in Lehi, Ut.
-Has a Wife and 4 kids and currently resides in Provo Utah.
Boxelder Seed II
Photo by Bruce Hucko
Media: bronze
Dimensions: 6' x 24" x 6"
$14500
Boxelder trees are common in Utah. Every year these trees produce thousands of winged seeds that develop and grow until they are ripe and ready to fly away from the mother tree in a “whirly-bird” flying fashion. These flying seeds seek space somewhere in the earth to grow, to propagate the Boxelder tree.
Boxelder Seed is a sculptural expression of one of these winged, flying seeds. The part that grows is facing down, seeking purchase in suitable soil. This part of the seed is depicted with a green patina color suggesting the promise of life. The wing portion is abstractly deteriorating and changing, its job is complete. This portion has changed to brown, earthy tones, as it returns back to mother earth.