The Giving Tree

Title:               “The Giving Tree”  

Year:                2003

Medium:         Ceramic

Description:   Sculpture

Dimensions:   32 x 18 x 6 in.

Subject:          Contemporary / Abstract 

Inspiration:    Inspired by a shower tree that resembled a human figure. The tree was removed in

                        order to add a turning lane for a road-widening project. It is appropriately titled after

                        the children’s book written by Shel Silverstein

Technique:    High fired stoneware, wheel-thrown, hand coiled, extruded, and hand built parts;

                        copper carbonate wash, applied apple tree ash from an orchard in Boston, and gas

                        fired in a reduction atmosphere.

Colors:           Greens, Browns

Price:             SOLD

Exhibition:    2003 Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce 25th Silver Anniversary

                       “Commitment to Excellence” Juried Exhibition, Honolulu Museum of Art School