Halsted Welles Atelier encompasses the artistic endeavors of Halsted S. Welles ranging from time-lapse video and still photography to sculpture and beyond. Halsted works at the intersection of natural and built systems, integrating art, design, and horticulture that nurture the individual as well as our biome.
Sculpture
A Horticulturalist by upbringing, sculptor and designer by by training, Halsted Welles applies his knowledge of natural systems to bring ecological balance to New York City’s built environment.
Validation Markers
Resistance, Resilience, and Grace
Welles’ Validation Markers are aniconic sculptural forms imagined to be awarded for cooperative actions promoting a harmonious natural and built world. utilizing professional methods in the digital reproduction field, including laser scanning, 3D printing, and robotic carving, the pieces focus on the recognition that rewarding good creates further good and that the resilience of local communities is dependent on the cooperation of constituent groups.
