Our first annual Tree Carving was this past Saturday. About 75 people attended over the course of the day and toured the site and learned a little about native flora from Melissa Martin and Randy Johnson with Texas Discovery Gardens. Attendees watched artists transform non-native (weed), dead and dying trees into site specific works of art. Thank you to local artists Brad Ford Smith, Kevin Obregon, Allan Arp, Tyler and Molly Sharp, Cindy Thomas, and David Carapeytan (and CREW!) for being such sensitive and adventurous artists. Pictures abound. Local photographer Erica Felicella shot some amazing portraits that can be seen here. Attendee Steve Rainwater also took some pictures. Mine are here. More are coming! A special thank you to volunteer Lisa Z for bringing hot and cold drinks for the artists. Thanks to CityGallery for a donation to defer costs. Thanks to Preservation Tree for being there in full force and educating us all on trees. Thanks to everyone who attended and spent a lovely day outdoors. We look forward to next year!
If you'd like a tour of the site, please contact Executive Director Sarah Jane Semrad at sarah@LaReunionTX.org.
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