In The Length of Daylight, Arizona-based artist Mayme Kratz explores the beauty of organic materials found underfoot during long walks in the desert. From these fragile natural remnants, Kratz draws both medium and muse. Within layers of sanded resin, seed pods, sun-washed bones, wisps of grass, and other overlooked debris become illuminated in suspended patterns.
The delicacy of the ethereal is enshrined within the sanded resin, offering a poignant reminder of the cycles that drive nature and human life. By emphasizing the balance between loss and renewal, Kratz encourages an appreciation of the subtle beauty found in transformation. Her shapes and compositions feel both earthly and cosmic, suggesting that the smallest details in nature can mirror the vastness of the stars. The Length of Daylight reveals Kratz’s ability to connect the intimate with the infinite. Her works encourage us to pause, look closer, and see how even the most delicate fragments of the natural world hold stories of wonder and resilience.