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Handmade paper, story and art by Jessica Wong 1/9/2020, Dawes Arboretum papermaking workshop, Granville, Ohio
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Driving through the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago I came across these incredible sculptures—then learned about this citywide project honoring dead and dying trees.
CHICAGO TREE PROJECT 2018: SCULPTORS GIVE NEW LIFE TO DEAD AND DYING TREES THROUGHOUT CHICAGO PARKS
CHICAGO—Chicago Sculpture International (CSI), in conjunction with the Chicago Park District (CPD), is proud to announce the “Chicago Tree Project 2018,” an annual citywide effort to transform sick and dying trees into vibrant public art. Using art as a vessel for public engagement, sculptors will transform a variety of trees into fun and whimsical experiences for the greater Chicago community. The collaborative project between CSI artists and CPD and is part of the greater initiative to expand the reach of public art in Chicago.
“The Chicago Park District strives to integrate art and nature in many ways to enhance the experience of public spaces,” said General Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Park District Michael P. Kelly. “This project builds on the city’s reputation for great public art, and brings the work of local sculptors to a wide array of neighborhoods throughout the city.”
Over the course of the Summer and continuing into the Fall, artists have adopted trees throughout Chicago and will modify them through sculpture. With traditional carving methods, as well as mixed media and other embellishments, each tree will receive a new life as a centerpiece designed to encourage dialogue and enrich the surrounding park. The chosen trees are in geographically diverse areas to give as many residents as possible access to the pieces.
The tree project was originally proposed and organized by Chicago Sculpture International, a group of artists devoted to the understanding and creation of sculpture as a unique and vital contribution to society. The project will be completed by the end of November, and the decorated and carved trees will remain in the parks as long as the trees remain secure.
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Artwork by Jo Ann Bunosky Buzulencia, Handmade paper by Don Widmer
Posted in Art, Warren Buffett, tagged Trees, Treewhispers on October 10, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. Warren Buffett
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Posted in Art, Trees, Treewhispers, tagged Art, nature, Trees, Treewhispers on October 8, 2018| Leave a Comment »