Fractured Tree stands as a quiet testament to environmental harm, its delicate white surface cracked and stained where past neglect has left visible scars, while the warm, salvaged walnut beneath hints at what remains of resilience and value; together they urge us to peel back the layers—physically and metaphorically—to reveal the causes hidden beneath polished facades, to confront contamination, unsustainable practices, and forgotten histories, and to learn from those truths so we can repair ecosystems, redesign systems, and steward materials with care rather than concealment.

Porcelain on reclaimed walnut cabinet door

10×21×2”

Artist: Deb Otto