I sometimes like to take common objects and elevate them into art. It's a way of finding hidden beauty in overlooked rabble... of allowing potential to be realized.

But I think you need to be careful in your choice of rabble and mindful of your own limited capabilities for transfiguration. As such, I promise I will not be producing anything titled "Used Band-Aids".  Ever!  (or as J&J would prefer, "Used Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages").  

The copper that went into this work were old radio tower grounding straps. I gathered them up before they were plowed into the ground, unfolded and hammered them flat, then cleaned them of mud before nailing them to a wooden frame.

I thought the best way to highlight the natural patinas  of the copper was to keep it simple. Circles are primitive shapes, which provide a clean, conceptual canvas for the beauty of the copper.