"Humus"

David Secrest, 1996, wrought iron

Located outside near the Lindsay Tennis Complex.

Secrest works in welded stee, wrought iron and sand cast bronze. he describes his process as where “the practical meets the esoteric.” he develops forms from his subconscious and experiments with the structure of metal to create patterned surfaces. In 1996, Secrest completed a series of commissions across the UM campus referencing natural and industrial processes. With Humus, his intention was to create a work that would accumulate dirt, leaves and pine needles to appear as part of the earth. in soil science, Humus refers to organic matter that has reached a point of stability, where it will not further decompose.