Patina

Patina examines the abandoned steel pilings constructed in the sand and gravel operations in Port Jefferson Harbor in the 1920’s and 30’s. From a distance, the pilings appear to be nothing more than a rusting industrial eyesore in this altered landscape. And yet, upon closer examination the pilings possess a sculptural beauty that transcends their functional past. For a hundred years, the salt water, sand, air, and sun have altered both the shape and color of the original steel. This transformation has created organic shapes and a vibrant patina of intense orange with a more muted array of brown, red and yellow. Eventually, Nature will overcome this intrusion to the landscape and this process is a drama worth celebrating.