Rooted

Rooted is the first large-scale outdoor public art installation on Krentzman Quad at Northeastern University, illuminating the beauty of change and the resilience of life. Anchored by solid steel beams, the piece is composed of intricate steel and aluminum mesh structures interwoven with screen mesh, forming a striking visual metaphor for nature’s perpetual cycles of growth and renewal. Translucent plexiglass leaves catch and filter light, symbolizing the ephemeral, ever-changing essence of natural life.

Each element speaks to the organic, evolving nature of our environment, inviting viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of all living things. More than a static sculpture, Rooted is a testament to hope, transformation, and the profound beauty of constant change. It is a celebration of life’s eternal cycles—an invitation to witness nature’s transient beauty and recognize our shared belonging to something greater than ourselves.

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Are the blooms full or just beginning to bud? You decide. There is no singular way to see or be in the world. Rooted asks us to remain flexible in our thinking, engaged with growth, and enchanted by the world around us. It embodies the process of perpetual becoming, unbecoming, and renewal—reminding us that change is not just inevitable but essential.