A.J. SPRINGER

Circular Ruins investigates the intersection of environmental collapse, human structures, and the psychological toll of climate change. This series began as an exploration of architectural spaces overtaken by nature, such as crumbling estates, cemeteries, and mausoleums—sites where the lines between human and natural worlds dissolve. As the project developed, the rapid rise of natural disasters became a central influence, reflecting the urgency of addressing climate change. Using on-site drawings of deteriorating structures and botanical elements gathered from their surroundings, I create works that highlight the fragility of built environments and the resilience of natural systems.

 

Through these pieces, I aim to reflect on how climate change disrupts not only physical spaces but also our collective consciousness. The work layers figurative elements with organic forms, drawing attention to the cyclical relationship between destruction and regeneration. By merging abstracted interiors, fragments of historical architecture, and found organic materials, I seek to explore how we experience and process loss, adaptation, and resilience in a rapidly transforming world.

The ‘Circular Ruins’ Installation: A compelling series exploring the effects of climate change on individuals and the collective consciousness. Created using source material from on-site drawings of deteriorating structures, the works combine human and botanical forms. Interlaced through cuts in mylar, the drawings evolve into a singular, immersive piece that reflects the toll of environmental disasters on both humanity and nature. This series directly connects with the ongoing challenges facing communities worldwide.