The inspiration for this project began in a pond apple swamp, and continues through my encounters with nature all around - the curious shapes of plants, their animated qualities, their social networking within their surroundings! The loss of trees locally from hurricane Ian left a lasting impression with tree trunks remaining like ghostly footprints left behind as a reminder of their importance. The ability of trees to connect with each other creates an ecosystem supporting many species, including us! With that in mind, I created this project to encourage appreciation and awareness. One side of this scene features a transformative "tree of life" - a symbolic figure growing roots and sprouting branches from the cross section trunk (head) to represent growing awareness, as well as mythological connections, and the opportunity to interact - print a leaf for the canopy, a pond apple bloom, a snail kite, and more - or just enjoy the scene!
