1. PALEO (PREFIX) from Greek palaios: “old, ancient, primal” 2. -CEDRA (SUFFIX) adapted from Latin cedrus: “cedar tree” and historically conflated with cedra (citron) in Romance languages. Blended neologism suggesting “ancient cedar” or “primordial citron.”

Paleocedra is a sculptural relic—an abstracted tree rising like a fossil from ancient ground. Its layered form evokes a time when dinosaurs roamed and strange forests thrived.

Named from paleo (ancient) and cedra (citron or cedar), it hints at a deep, prehistoric lineage. Bright citrus tones animate the surface, contrasting life and time’s stillness.

It stands as a symbol of transformation—where life, color, and history compress into a singular form, inviting reflection on what endures.

Paleocedra

City of Aurora

2025

Aurora, Colorado
Brake Formed and Powder Coated Aluminum
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