Reclaimed
Reclaimed represents a profound intersection of environmental consciousness, historical preservation, and contemporary artistic innovation in this extraordinary large-scale wall sculpture by Christi Meril. This museum-quality mixed media artwork transforms a sustainably sourced old-growth redwood remnant into a powerful statement piece that resonates with serious collectors, galleries, and environmentally conscious art patrons.
The redwood foundation of this piece carries remarkable historical significance – this old-growth specimen was sustainably sourced from a river flowing into the Pacific Ocean in Northern California, likely harvested before these ancient trees received protected status. Hand-selected by the artist in 2024, this reclaimed redwood represents both natural heritage and environmental stewardship, making it especially appealing to collectors who value sustainable art practices and historical preservation.
Meril’s innovative artistic approach involved three months of intensive work on a 50″ x 60″ canvas painting before making the bold creative decision to cut and integrate the painted elements as sculptural components intertwining with the ancient wood. This process demonstrates the artist’s commitment to pushing creative boundaries and reimagining traditional painting practices into three-dimensional contemporary art.
The professional presentation elevates this piece to gallery standards – custom polished acrylic French cleats provide museum-quality mounting stability while maintaining clean aesthetic lines. This sophisticated mounting system ensures secure installation in luxury residential spaces, corporate collections, high-end hospitality environments, and gallery exhibitions.
This investment-quality artwork appeals to multiple collector categories: environmental art enthusiasts, contemporary sculpture collectors, sustainable luxury consumers, and patrons interested in California art history. The piece demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship in both material selection and artistic execution, representing significant value for serious collections.
Commission Opportunities: Christi Meril accepts commissions for similar large-scale redwood sculptures, with access to authenticated old-growth redwood sources. Each commissioned piece becomes a unique collaboration between historical natural materials and contemporary artistic vision, perfect for clients seeking one-of-a-kind statement artworks.
The success of this piece – selling on opening night of the artist’s solo exhibition – demonstrates strong market demand for innovative sustainable art that combines environmental consciousness with sophisticated contemporary aesthetics. This type of work appeals particularly to collectors in California, the Pacific Northwest, and environmentally progressive markets.
For interior designers and art consultants, “Reclaimed” represents an ideal solution for clients seeking meaningful artwork that serves as both visual centerpiece and conversation starter about environmental stewardship, artistic innovation, and California’s natural heritage.
