Linden in Lace by Janet Morton, 2003
It's easy to see the humour in Janet Morton's artwork. One look at the Canadian artist's sweater for a house or television or this beautiful lace covering for a tree brings an instant smile. But look deeper...
Her work also asks us to take a look at how humans interact with their environment and how we alter and sometimes destroy it. As we wind down garden month and prepare for green month, we're thinking about how our own space, indoors or out, works with our environment, whether it's making a commitment to compost, considering drought tolerant plants, planting a vegetable garden or getting to know our neighbors. For more of Janet Morton's thought-provoking work, click here
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Comments (12)
if she's really concerned with the environment then why did she cover the tree in material, which would trap moisture near the trunk making it a breeding ground for parasites and fungi?
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this reminds me of my good friend Dale Robert's work( originally fr Newfoundland, presently in Victoria BC Canada), all based around crocheting, knitting,and traditional eastcoast net making . He did a show of covered 'found objects' that completely conceal and alter the original items appearance and function!!
It looks more like reminding people that some have far too much time on their hands.
I bet all the other trees are laughing at this one!
whoa
I think I'll try this, but instead of lace I'm going to use a wood veneer.
This tree is alive and well years later and lives on Wards Island, a 15 minute ferry ride from Toronto harbour. There is no evidence that it has been mocked by the other trees or is mourning lost loves. I don't know if the tree now feels nude.
The dressed up tree suggests to me a female form raising her many arms up the the sky. I like it.
Run away squirrels! Run far far away!
lol @ superflyguy
on a serious note, i hope this doesn't end up backfiring and kill the the tree...
I guess people must think Christo is pretty ridiculous.
I loves me some Christo and Jeanne-Claude.