Paradise Regained refers to Hassinger's desire to reclaim Nature, which is rapidly entering a fragile state of existence. With this idea as a foundation, the artist expands upon prevalent themes found in her work: the ever-changing environment and Man's impact on the natural world. By using industrial materials to recreate grass swaying in the breeze, Hassinger asks us to consider our
responsibility to the earth's ecological future.

"I gravitated towards wire rope because it reminds me of nature. The spirals are like rivers and streams, the open ends, like twigs and branches. And because wire rope is manufactured and not natural at all, it sets up a wonderful poetic comparison. I'm hoping that the beauty of these wire rope elements will remind us of the beauty, fragility, and tenderness of our own nature, sweet nature". -Maren Hassinger