The 4 Elements Susan Child and Chris Alonzo A Transect 2003 A line of lime and rye Artist's Statement A transect is a transverse cut across an area, usually in the form of a long, continuous strip. Historically, it has been used by botanists to provide a sample area of a site’s vegetation. We envision this transect as an artistic exploration of the Forest Hills Cemetery site. We used natural elements to draw a line traversing 1,700 feet of New England glacial terrain. This line reveals a cross-section of elements, both natural — botanic and topographic — and man-made pathways and memorial stones. The transect is visual yet abstract. It describes physical elements as they are randomly encountered, creating a microcosm of the larger site. The long line, which is always seen only in part, suggests infinity. The processes of change in nature will become evident as the lime disintegrates over time and is transformed into a lush, emerald green line. Return to list of participating artists.

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