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 |
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These
Philosopher's Burls may be viewed as religious icons for nature worshippers.
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Most
trees follow modernist or minimalist principlesbut a few gifted
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wooden individuals create burls to enhance their environment.
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Burls are not harmful to the trees, growing as an elaborate decorative
reaction to some event, much like baroque ornamentation.
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Philosophers
Burl (Cascadian Oberland)
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Philosophers
Burl (Handwarmer)
Tree burl, metal leaf, quartz crystal, fabric 23 x 16 x 9 inches |