Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Sentinel Trees

Welcome to Sentinel Trees, an exhibition of miniature art works from 13 artists and 9 authors. 
We are excited and pleased to be part of the Urban Tree Festival 2020.https://urbantreefestival.org/

Artist: Chris Brown Writer: Ginny Reddick



Memory Rings

around here is us, now
I knew it when I saw it
like coming home in a cowboy song
nostalgia circles in like smoke
and becomes solid
a sturdy memory loops
a lean year
and then there at the very centre
where I knew it would be
the start
such a tiny seed


About the Writer

Ginny Reddick is 47 years old. 
She lives in Walthamstow with her lovely family and their dog




About the Artist

Chris Brown is an author, artist and art therapist. He is a member of the editorial board of ATOL  Art Therapy Online.

About the Bonsai

This Ginko biloba otherwise known as the Maidenhair tree is an ancient species of tree found in fossils 270 million years ago. It is one of a few decidious conifers. 
The Ginko was thought to have been extinct until being 'rediscovered' in China in the 17th Century. Extracts from the leaves are used in traditional medicine. This bonsai is being grown towards the 'literati' or 'bunjin' style.




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