An exploration of how forests have inspired artists through history to create personal metaphors.

I began this book during a period when I felt very anxious about world events. At the time, I happened to be researching several ancient cosmologies for a different project. I’ve always been fascinated by how the image of the world tree repeats in so many cultures. But my absolute favorite is the Hindu concept of the world elephants that support the earth as they ride through the universe on the back of a giant turtle.

An exploration of how different architectural styles developed ways to support a roof and compares them with how we view and speak about the homeless.

While the circle and zero share the same shape, they each encompass very different philosophies. Circle or Zero explores these similarities and differences.