A state torn open to reveal the fragmented valley and troughs represented by the corrugated cardboard. The tread pattern serves two roles, first: to illustrate the flow coming in and flowing out representing the global impact of trade, and second: to represent tire treads indicating an at-times overacquisition of natural resources. Both bounty and influence bleed beyond its boarders.

This piece is made with stenciled and manipulated plaster, charcoal, acrylic paints, gold leaf and enamel on an otherwise monochromatic composition. Vertical lines are created with repurposed corrugated cardboard mounted & sealed on Birch Panel.