"I am an avid world traveler, interested in history, anthro-pology and the natural environment. I am most affected by matters directly linked to the ecological state of the world. I see immense potential in communicating through art these issues affecting the shared experience of life on the planet. RELICS, is a group of familiar, yet evocative, objects that draw reference to the physical remains and ideologies of past cultures around the world. The work reflects on universal themes of cultural persistence and survival, and presents a mindful investigation into our current patterns of living, in support of a sustainable future, celebrating diversity, and nurturing the natural environment." -Rex Kalehoff