Growth Pattern I, ceramic

I’ve been very excited to see the different “periods” of May Britton’s oeuvre. Can you describe the evolution of your recent work, and what inspired each transition?

My most recent work was initiated by the last outdoor installation that I made for the City of Virginia Beach at the Sandler Center for Performing Arts and by a two-person exhibition at ArtGallery in Norfolk.  The concept behind the outdoor installation was to create a temporary sculpture from fallen trees that were collected by the City, trees that would later be turned into mulch for city landscaping.  The simple design of the installation and unique characteristics of the material later inspired a free-standing sculpture, as well as a hanging installation for ArtGallery.  My storefront installation at Art|Everywhere came from the same pieces that hung at ArtGallery.  Because the space was very different, the installation was different too.  The installation, called Growth Pattern, mimics natural growth patterns.  Like vines or trees, Growth Pattern responded to its space.  It changes depending on its environment.

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