Carved from an old, large Cedar Bonsai tree, the natural veins in the Cedar bring a dancing figure to life. Patches of turquoise in-lay resemble the splashes of color on a spinning dancer. $900
The tree spent many years growing in Decatur residential back yard, where it was nurtured and Bonsai trained to have exceptional curving limbs. The tree’s location became a centerpiece and a frequent gathering place for meditation and festive gatherings.
Repeated droughts eventually took its toll on this beautiful living art project. When the tree died, I was contacted to see if we could make sculpture art from its remains. Upon first glance I knew this tree would give life to many sculpture projects. Before cutting the skeleton remains, my friends and I all paused for a moment in meditation prayer to give thanks for such a beautiful creation.
The original Bonsai artist is unknown, and we estimate the tree was over 50 years old. I imagine the original artist would be very happy to know that the living art project evolved into many sculpture projects after its passing.