"Tellus" embodies the enduring strength and generative force of the earth, drawing inspiration from both the feminine form and the weathered Tafoni rock formations along California’s coastline. The sculpture’s undulating curves and fluid hollows evoke the rhythms of nature—erosion, renewal, and the perpetual cycle of creation. Its dark patina, rich and grounding, mirrors the depth of soil, the life-sustaining element from which all growth emerges.

Carved into its organic silhouette are smooth, concave recesses, reminiscent of the way wind and water sculpt stone over time. These hollows, both protective and exposed, speak to the dual nature of the earth—its ability to shelter life while remaining vulnerable to transformation. Rising from a firm base, the form ascends with an open, reaching gesture, suggesting expansion, breath, and renewal.

In Roman mythology, Tellus is the personification of the earth, known as Gaia to the Greeks and Ki to the Sumerians. She represents fertility, protection, and the quiet, persistent power of nature. At once nurturing and formidable, Tellus stands as a testament to the resilience of the land and the interconnectedness of all living things.