Paine’s sculptural work examines how nature and technology collide in the contemporary landscape. One Hundred Foot Line is part of his Dendroid series, comprising large-scale representations of trees that he constructs with the tools and materials of heavy industry. The series attempts to observe and understand trees as a language governed by rules and structures. In this narrative, the trunk, which tapers skyward into a sleekly rendered line, extends above and beyond itself, presenting an awe-inspiring confrontation between the natural and the man-made.
