Installation for Outerknown in Marin, CA

Spirals are the blueprint for our entire world, from organic growth patterns to galaxies and subatomic particles. When one begins to look, they appear everywhere. The process of creating this installation is all about observation, discovering what is right before our eyes, and uncovering the profound meaning that constantly surrounds us," Dave said. "In my commitment to minimize the environmental impact during the wood collection for this project, I imposed a strict rule of only allowing myself to gather one small bag of driftwood during each beach walk. The well-worn pieces I seek are a rare find, appearing at a rate of roughly one in every hundred pieces I come across. My goal is to strike a delicate balance between honoring and preserving the habitats I collect from. - David Muller