You & I Forever
The three porcelain columns reference the trees that I walk amongst daily on Bowen Island. My walks in the forests encourage me to connect with nature. Over time I began to reflect on why people throughout history have written on trees? As I would occasionally see examples of this. What was the thinking behind this now discouraged activity? A public declaration? Written with the ‘weight of permanence’ adding irrefutable truth? A belief that trees could carry forward into the future the carvers undying love for another long after they have gone? A photo documentary piece that I once came across showed the trees covering the surrounding grounds of a Psychiatric hospital in Pennsylvania bearing words of poetry, Bible passages and anti war statements. Hundred’s of trees were used by recovering soldiers to convey their beliefs, hopes and fears.
2022 Cast porcelain with glazed interior.
limited edition - five groups of three.
heights 21", 17 ½", & 15" x diameter 4".
