Map of the Vernal Pool

When asked about her inspiration, Karla says “With spring upon us, I was inspired by the vernal pools and endangered species within them such as the spotted salamander, the marbled salamander and many special amphibians like the tree frogs. Using low relief I was able to create a fossilized impression and a Blue Spotted Salamander. On the reverse side it immediately evolved from a sudden afternoon rain that left water marks. My first thought was it appeared to be a topographical map of the vernal pools, so I respected that.” Karla ‘s desire is to bring to the community an awareness about our impact on our surroundings and inspire us to question the vanishing species and our harmony with nature.

See the work in progress.

Spotlight: Karla Collins

Karla Collins is from Concord, MA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at NU . She studied theater design, graphic design, typography and animation and has a background in teaching.Karla has already contributed a door to the Concord Trail and has been part of the Barrier Project during the Pandemic. She was surprised at how popular these projects have been with the community and that made her realise the need for community public large-scale installations, particularly during these difficult times.  She enjoys working with other talented local artists and hopes that her work will touch people and leave an imprint.