Sculptor Simon O ' Rourke
Height: 15,25 meters
The tallest tree in Wales had been damaged by a storm and was supposed to be cut down, but a better solution was found. Natural Resource Wales, which was in charge of the site, ordered artist O ' Rourke to cut down the tree.
Thought of a giant hand, which symbolizes the giants, and the tree's last attempt to reach the sky.
Needed to add two pieces: for thumb and pinky as the tree wasn't large enough to form all hand. Once completed, the sculpture was coated with tung oil, a natural vegetable oil safe for the closeness of the riverways.
Height: 15,25 meters
The tallest tree in Wales had been damaged by a storm and was supposed to be cut down, but a better solution was found. Natural Resource Wales, which was in charge of the site, ordered artist O ' Rourke to cut down the tree.
Thought of a giant hand, which symbolizes the giants, and the tree's last attempt to reach the sky.
Needed to add two pieces: for thumb and pinky as the tree wasn't large enough to form all hand. Once completed, the sculpture was coated with tung oil, a natural vegetable oil safe for the closeness of the riverways.