This portrait of Mother Earth illustrates the energy of nature, as she prevails over the pandemonium of mankind. Despite having endured many hardships in her journey, she still holds her face up high in triumph as she liberates herself from the ground. This contrast between the fragility and stability of nature is highlighted by the kozo paper: which appears to be weak on the surface but in truth is robust at its core. Handmade paper casting has become critical in my work and in pushing the material boundaries of what defines sculpture today.