Speleothems
A speleothem is a structure formed in a cave by deposition of minerals from seeping water, such as stalactites and stalagmites. Made of aluminum, resins and polyurethanes, Sorensen uses these new materials to replicate the topographical surfaces she achieves in her clay work.
Speleothem Installation – Orlando Museum of Art – 17' x 32' x 28' – Aluminum, polyurethane & resin
Speleothem X – 6' x 2.5' x 2.5' – Aluminum, polyurethane & resin
Speleothem X Detail – 6' x 2.5' x 2.5' – Aluminum, polyurethane & resin
Speleothem VII – 14' x 2.5' x 2.5' – Aluminum, polyurethane & resin
Speleothem VII Detail – 14' x 2.5' x 2.5' – Aluminum, polyurethane & resin
Speleothem XII – 6' x 2' x 2' – Aluminum, polyurethane & resin
Speleothem X11 Detail – 6' x 2' x 2' – Aluminum, polyurethane & resin
Speleothem XVII – 5' x 2.5' x 2.5' – Aluminum, polyurethane & resin
Speleothem XVII Detail – 5' x 2.5' x 2.5' – Aluminum, polyurethane & resin