Society Tree
Jonney Koalenz (Alum & Former Facilities Team Member)
2018
mild steel, stainless steel (304L, 316L), Aluminum (6061-T6), Cor-Ten, and silicon bronze
22' x 14' x 14'
Koalenz is an alumnus who graduated from RMCAD in 2012 with a BFA in Fine Arts. His piece, Society Tree, is 22 feet tall and home to massive insects made of steel, aluminum, and bronze. Koalenz was very particular when selecting his materials for Society Tree because for each material he calculated the rate of oxidation “to coincide with the dialog intended for the audience to discover.” Needless to say we are all very excited to see how this piece ages. Also on display in the campus sculpture garden, this piece is the perfect photo op for bug lovers and art lovers alike. But don’t forget to stop and get a good look at the Dragonfly’s wings and you might learn a thing or two.