The Sculpture Made Entirely of Renewable Wood — Walter Hood @aspeninstitute
The Sculpture Made Entirely of Renewable Wood — Walter Hood @aspeninstitute
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
”Art can bring light into places that don’t have light.” –Walter Hood

We spoke with the artist about how art influences daily life and his 2026 Aspen Ideas site-specific sculpture, “Natives,” which tells a story of wood's renewability alongside flora and fauna.

Visit aspenideas.org/speakers/walter-hood to explore sessions Walter Hood was featured on at this year’s Festival. #AspenIdeas
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The Sculpture Made Entirely of Renewable Wood — Walter Hood

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