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Art by Northwest

Collaborating With Trees: Todd Horton

Art by Northwest explores the connections between artists and their local environment, capturing the essence of how the diverse landscapes of the Northwest shape their artistic expressions.​ Each episode provides an intimate portrait of the creative process, as the artists reveal the meanings and motivations behind their work. Hosted by longtime Seattle arts journalist Brangien Davis.

Collaborating With Trees: Todd Horton

Season 1 Episode 2 | 8m 46s | CC

Brangien Davis joins artist Todd Horton in Edison, Washington, as he shares his innovative “Topographia Index.” Fusing analog wire and wood implements with charcoal and graphite, Horton “collaborates” with trees to create dynamic artworks driven by wind and weather. Using a floating device placed in the Samish River and writing tools hung high in the forest, Horton produces unique and organic art.

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