Mankind’s interaction with its natural environment is the basis and subject of this work. Just as natural fossils are the imprints of prehistoric life on earth, Judith and David have createdModern Fossils: pieces that ponder the substances we are currently leaving behind in our environment, to be unearthed far in future. These artists were inspired by the embellished metal manhole and storm drain covers that are found on the streets of their local cities and towns. With these in mind, they create original plaster castings, which represent their community’s impact on the waterways which sustain us and give us life. The message on these castings,Dump No Waste, Drains To Waterways, proclaims the clear truth that our waterways’ health is key to our local community’s existence and future. During clean-ups of local waterway environments, these artists collect both natural materials and man-made detritus, which they then use to design the images in their castings and visually illustrate this message. The resulting wall hangings embody the modern dilemma of mankind’s struggle to maintain a balanced relationship with nature, and also proclaim the vital environmental message stressing the necessity of keeping our waterways clean and healthy. Modern Fossils have their roots in Judith’s love for the environment and her local rivertown community, combined with David’s 20+ years of experience in creating and casting environmental sculptures in NYC (Urban Fossils) and in cities around the world.