Trees are among the most magnificent life forms on the planet. Besides being extraordinarily beautiful, they keep dirt where it needs to be, molding the shape of our waterways; they provide humans and animals with life-sustaining shade, food, and structures; entire ecosystems grow around them, and we’ve even come to learn that they are connected by their roots, forming a vast “woodwide web” made of Mycelium and used to share resources and even warn others of danger.
We could literally never tire of admiring trees. They’re an incredibly expressive plant, too, even without anthropomorphizing them, and so are a wonderful artistic tool. You can immediately discern the mood of a piece featuring trees based on their movement, shape, and health. Daniel Seung Lee's Belmont Harbor Tree II, Chicago, Tod Seelie's Dead Tree Lake, Amy Casey's Kiitos, and Laura Bell's Blackford Forest are some examples of the power of a foreboding tree. Quite visceral!Â
So take a leaf out of our book, and honor the tree in your home. Whether you're drawn to a mysterious grove, a heroic cliffhanger, or a comforting and grounding presence, we've got a whole forest to choose from.
