For the Metuchen 2014 June Bug festival I was chosen to design and fabricate a sculpture for the weekly even during the month of June. The concept of the arch was an abstraction of DNA that was to be interactive. Patrons of the festival were able to leave their mark by writing notes or drawing pictures on “leaves” that were then hung on the arch. Over the month of June it seemingly grew more leaves.

The approximately 15’ x 20’ arch was constructed from recycled steel tubing and the “leaves” from recycled polyethylene tarps.

During the month-long event it was dubbed the “gateway to the arts” for Metuchen. It also was the first time a June Bug sculpture was displayed on the grounds of Borough Hall as well as asked to remain for the entire summer.