Objects, projects and other work
2025
ROCKAWAY BAYBERRY
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beeswax taper candles
tied with one gilded water caltrop
The Bayberry (Morella pensylvanica) is a local native species, growing along the coastline here in New York City and beyond. Berries were gathered after the first frost in Autumn 2025.
Beeswax is from the efforts of an established bee rescue mission turned family business. Started in 1986, Richard Lercari continues the legacy by offering premier uncut comb from Cherry Valley, New York. Purchased Straight From The Hive, at Honeyfest 2025.
The story of Woo is a tradition to welcome in the good. Turn off the bulbs, and light one candle on a siginificant holiday eve, such as New Years, and allow it to burn all the way down. Keep both candles, or cut one loose and share the hope.
Details Taper candles are handmade with 60% babyberry wax + 40% culinary grade beeswax for stability, and a 100% cotton wick. Candles are non-uniform. Each candle is 6 inches, maintains a clean burn (smokeless), and drips like a dream with an enchanting flame. Offered only as a pair, tied with one gilded water caltrop ornament. Candles are wrapped with archival tissue.
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2025
OYSTER SHELL
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Beeswax Candles
The Oyster shells are an assorted collection from Long Island oyster farmers. I began collecting them in 2021, and until this project they formed the lining of a hole that acts as a bowl for catching rain water in my garden. Future shell offerings are fossil-like varieties gathered along the coast.
Beeswax is from the efforts of an established bee rescue mission turned family business. Started in 1986, Richard Lercari continues the legacy by offering premier uncut comb from Cherry Valley, New York. Purchased Straight From The Hive, at Honeyfest 2025.
Details Candles are handmade with 100% culinary grade beeswax (keep the melted wax and use it this winter) and 100% cotton wick. All candles vary in size and depth, and will require a balancing object to keep them level, such as a Water Caltrop loosie. Candles are wrapped with archival tissue and tied with one gilded Water Caltrop.
MADE TO ORDER
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2023-2025
WATER CALTROPS
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gilded with liquid gold, brass, copper or silver
Water Caltrops (Trapa natans) were brought to the U.S. in 1874 by a Harvard Botonist, and spread into rivers and ponds by gardener Louis Guerineau and pals. Currently, water caltrops are an aggressive aquatic invasive species. To rectify this action, ecologists work to remove the plants. Some seed pods detach, wash down river to the atlantic ocean, and onto the shore.
The story of Woo goes that placing a pod over doors and windows will resist any entry by unwanted entities.
Details (2025) These offerings were washed and liquid gilded with real copper in honor of the discontinuation of the penny. They seem rose gold in appearance.
A year round ornament and keepsake, gilded pods are light weight and should be cared for as any other precious art object.
AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW
limited quantities of copper
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or to place a custom order
2018-ongoing
Ô JEWELS
climb back
Series of art objects formed to represent examples of ideas within the world's structure; through resourcing others discards, aged products, and conflict-free materials. Offering physical representations of actions toward a solvent solution; creating support for a self sovereign cycle.
select pieces are available
2020-2024
ART WHIRLD LESSON GUIDES
Art Whirld was a program of spring and summer workshops for people ages 6 to 11 years alive which was offered from 2020-2024. Lesson Guides include themes, how to do’s, locations, supplies lists (where to purchase from small or local businesses), and suggestions for aligning and challenging expectations. Special snack recipes and layouts for comfortable work spaces, appropriately sized tools, and sources of information to study before guiding the projects are also included. Art Whirld Lesson Guides are priced on a sliding scale.
THEMES
Element Garden
Recreational Compostability
Lab’art’ory
Dendro Lapse
SUM’MER + The Thread
Time Around
Each theme has it’s own project list, which includes additional activities that were contributed by guests. While those projects are not part of the lesson guide, they will be listed with external links to workshops at various NYC based businesses who offer lessons ie glass blowing.
By ordering a guide you will agree to terms which deny the sharing or resale of the Art Whirld Lesson Guide. The Lesson Guide is for your sole use, not to profit from, nor generate your own private program based upon it. Public schools, camps, and non-profits must contact me for a separate terms agreement. I am available to hire for consultation if you are seeking help developing your own wonderful program!
More details on how to order a guide,
and how to find out about sliding scale pricing
2019
THE ART OF RECLAIMING JAMAICA BAY
THE WALK
TAKE THE HOLE THROUGH THE FENCE
Some of my work is based around the impact of humans on the air, land and water of Earth. There is a delicacy to wandering where nature is attempting to reclaim, and in turn we have to be aware of that fragility while areas are readapting. Though that may be an apparent statement, obliviousness is unavoidable. While time can be an unreliable tool, as we all experience it differently, there are a few ways to observe it together. I am choosing to relax my usually discrete hold on the location of one of my favorite go-to’s, because I believe that education is the most important tool of our lives. Money is a close second, being that it can provide a variety of advancements, or not. I am offering The Walk on a sliding scale, based on what each person can afford, which may be no money at all; and that is why I think trading is another important tool.
WHERE TO NEXT
We will be exploring the shoreline of an old New York City landfill; considered "the longest continuously operating dump in the United States", which was closed in 1991. Departing from Marina 59, and entering the western shoreline of the man-made peninsula, surrounded by a maze of non-native species of reeds, we'll attentively hike along the waterside on view of Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary. Shortly into the walk, low tide reveals vast mussel colonies lining grassy ledges, with the appearance of uncovered remnants from the landfill. Crossing under fishing piers, and meandering upon the crux of deposits, you can carefully search and collect findings at your leisure; with plenty of spots to rest and take in the scene- fishers huts, abandoned vessels, bowing tree trunks, and the cliffside of a small forest. Treasure or trash alike, shimmering objects of nostalgia gleam for the taking (at your own risk); artifacts include items from bygone era's such as art deco, prohibition, and the industrial revolution. In addition, the reclamation is home to raptors and countless migratory birds- a haven for watchers. We'll discuss the changing habitat, then return from whence we came. I guarantee the sights will be "super fun"!
THINGS TO KNOW
Requirements to attend the walk include:
You must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Bring/wear durable waterproof boots.
Arrive punctually.
The Walk has a set schedule based on Low Tide and Moon Phases.
Due to weather, some walks may be canceled suddenly.
Liability Waiver’s must be signed prior to attending.
2017-2021
Rosetowne Postcard Club™
The postcard club began in 2017 and was made possible by KEVIN RUSS in collaboration with other artists. Available to order by subscription and delivered quarterly. 24 unique postcards were included in a full year subscription to both color and black & white.
2016-ongoing
LADDERS
LADDERS are art object hanging mobiles consisting of found, given, purchased, and long time collected items; colorful reflective materials of all shapes. Inspired by the mind of an infant upon reaching birth, LADDERS are a visual and tactile explanation to begin adjusting the mind to this planetary reality.
LADDERS have been offered for sale at various times. Prices range, starting at $500.