caroline fairless
wilmot nh
2021
Story Info
TYPE OF WOUNDED PLACE
TYPE OF STORY
Story & Experience
We had to cut a tree whose root ball had shifted during a microburst, leaving the crown of this white pine leaning toward our bedroom. We left twelve feet of tree with the idea to offer love in the form of a sculpture. The image here is just the beginning. We have since carved quite a bit more of a NH scene, with water, wildlife, and magic.
Why this Place?
wilmot nh
we had to cut a tree whose root ball had shifted during a microburst, leaving the crown of this white pine leaning toward our bedroom. We left twelve feet of tree with the idea to offer love in the form of a sculpture. The image here is just the beginning. We have since carved quite a bit more of a NH scene, with water, wildlife, and magic.
Act of Beauty
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today we were privileged to watch two fledglings attempt their first flight from nest (over our back door) to the top of the 12′ stump. Such a privilege.
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Making beauty, making prayers
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