Mixed media

This piece meticulously recreates a section of ground from a natural recreation area, specifically Spencer Butte, from which the piece's coordinates are derived.

The artwork offers a visceral exploration of the "Tragedy of the Commons," a concept introduced by ecologist Garrett Hardin that describes how shared resources are strained and depleted due to unchecked individual self-interest. By blending natural and unnatural materials, the piece illustrates the layering of human impact—such as litter and debris—over the pristine beauty of the natural environment.

It prompts viewers to look down and acknowledge the physical signs of overuse and harm on public lands. By presenting this land fragment as a self-contained, consumable entity, the work underscores a crucial issue: once these small sections of shared resources are depleted or turned into commodities, they are often irrecoverable. It encourages reflection on visitors’ responsibility for the "marks they leave behind."