Philosopher's Burl (Manatee)

Tree burl, metal leaf, 25 x 13 x 11 inches


Philosopher's Burl (Udder)

Tree burl, metal leaf 13 x 8.5 x 5 inches


Philosopher's Burl (Cloud)

Tree burl, metal leaf 16 x 11.5 x 4 inches


Philosophers Burl (Lion Barnacle)

Tree burl, metal leaf
20 x 29 x 5 inches



Philosophers Burl (Teat)

Tree burl, metal leaf
6 x 9 x 7 inches


Philosopher's Burl (Trophy)

wood, metal leaf
15 x 10 x 14 inches

 


Philosophers Burl (Tuber)

Tree burl, metal leaf, malachite
15 x 27 x 11 inches


Philosophers Burl (Cascadian Oberland)
Tree burl, metal leaf, photograph
16 x 10 x 5 inches
 
These Philosopher's Burls may be viewed as religious icons for nature worshippers.
Most trees follow modernist or minimalist principlesbut a few gifted
wooden individuals create burls to enhance their environment.
Burls are not harmful to the trees, growing as an elaborate decorative reaction to some event, much like baroque ornamentation.
 
     


Philosophers Burl (Cascadian Oberland)
detail
 
 
Philosophers Burl (Handwarmer)
Tree burl, metal leaf, quartz crystal, fabric
23 x 16 x 9 inches