Concept
The wall was originally conceived as the final touch for the project. No matter what the design was, the living sculpture would always have vegetation that produced fruit and this wall would be present. The wall is a practical form of the argument I mention in the “Why Build anything at all?”. The sculptures provide spaces which life can be fostered and take form in. The wall will be the final statement, regardless of the statement of the sculptures, “Nature does not need humans to sustain it. We just need to get out of the way.” It will no longer need the arrogant imposition of man to do anything, as it never did. Over time, I expect the vegetation to take the form and cover the wall, concealing the space and forming a physical, contemporary “Garden of Eden” a place of wonder, and sustainability that we may be able to participate in time when we mature a little bit more. The original idea would section only a small part of the plot, however, I recently decided to extend the borders of the wall to the borders of the plot to strengthen the concept. I choose to have edible vines, and vegetation planed along side of the walls and a tree planted in the sculpture to grow along with the Pecan.
Strengths
The concept embraces the idea of leaving the land alone and appreciate the environment, as well as provide an opportunity for the environment to sustain itself. The space would be considered sacred, in regards to human interaction with it, as both the wall and the policies used to prevent people from having the ability and authority to trespass and set foot on that land.
Threats
The concept could backfire as it does take away access to the sculpture. The viewer will be able to see it until the vegetation grows over it in time. Then the land will be a visually blocked by the wall.
Materials
I look into hard woods for the strength of the wall’s structure, yet is biodegradable and can be eaten away by the vegetation. Like the Mandala, I expect and desire for the wall’s life to end and give back to the nature it swore to protect.