This sculpture is a plot of land known as, “3097 Ironbound Rd.” This location is where I used to live in Williamsburg,Virginia for the span of 12 months and sixteen days, or from dates of August 1, 2008 – August 17, 2009. At this location a set of four tires marked the boundaries creating my own state. At this location a series of changes in my life occurred for the better granting me a more positive outlook on life. It was a place where the back porch was used everyday. It was a place where friends would honk and wave as they pass by. It was a place where the yard was littered with artifacts left behind from previous tenants. It was a place that I hold very dear to my heart and cherish the memories that comfort me. Making this piece was created out of comfort in a new territory where the people around me made an environment that is positive and fully charged of creativity. Working around many other talented artists in a close community helps the mind to produce results in the studio and learn more in a gracious setting.