Expressive Art
Sycamore Haven
About the Artist
Lee Emma Running is an artist based in Omaha, Nebraska, whose work includes large-scale public installations and sculptural objects. Using materials such as cast iron, enamel, glass, bone, and handmade paper, her practice explores the relationship between human-built systems and the natural world. Running was a 2020 Artist in Residence at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, and her work is included in permanent public collections across the United States.
Captured by Crystal Ludwick Photo, LLC
Sycamore Haven
Lee Emma Running (Omaha, Nebraska )
2020 Artist in Residence
Materials: American sycamore tree, copper leaf, rabbit skin glue.
Sycamore Haven is a site-specific installation inspired by the American sycamore tree, a symbol of protection and resilience. Running used copper leaf and hand-drawn patterns inside a hollow section of the tree to reflect the intricate networks found in its seeds and surrounding creeks. The work transforms natural forms into a luminous, contemplative space, inviting viewers to connect with the patterns and growth of the forest.
Location: Creek crossing, approximately 2 miles into the Elm Lick Trail.