Seed Pod Benches, 2010

Robert Tully

American
Steel and Limestone

These benches appear like seed pod structures, casually arranged under the trees as if fallen to the ground. The sculptures provide a strong, simple visual, while also providing functional seating. As viewers sit on the artwork, it takes on a new complexity. They become part of the artwork, which raises open-ended questions about their relationship with the trees. Are the trees producing the people or the other way around?