Old Man in the Woods

These carvings are made in living Cedar Trees and are right along the side of the road. Apparently, since only a small section of the bark is removed from one side of the tree, the tree still thrives.   More details here.  I recently revisited this location having seen it for the first time in the middle of the winter a few years ago.  Still as impressive as ever.  Best, LM.

hi len. really impressive, and very intersting. i didnt know that. i read the ling you suggest, but i loved to know the age of this totem. coming from indian culture i suppose. and they are only around the border with canada?

Thanks for your interest.  These carvings, often (usually?) made with a chain saw, can be found almost everywhere today. I haven't seen any in the u.S.A. but it's highly unlikely that they're specific to Canada.  It's become an art form.  These ones are only a few years old unlike the ancient native peoples' totem poles.  Also, the totem poles used up the whole tree where these ones still live & flourish.  Best, LM.

Its an interesting and striking art form, I really like the warm tones and I'm liking it even more when I read that the trees actually live and thrive. I clicked the link you kindly provided and the variation is amazing also. I think its something that could quite easilly become universal as an art form too. Its reassuring to know that mankind can touch something in a decorative way without killing it.

Cheers Len

Alf

Yes, the link provides more in depth information than I can.  I was pleasantly surprised that they did not  harm the rest of the tree.  I can see that a protective coating was also applied, likely to block an entry point for disease or infection. From what I can see, carvings popping up all over,  it has become a universal art form.  I'm thinking it would be a great location to take kids of a certain age on Halloween.  Thanks for your insight.  Best, LM.

Excellent photo of living Art ! Bill

'Living Art' ?  I like it!  Do you mind if I use it?  Thanks for the visit.  Best, LM.

Well lit interesting object, plus work of art...all good at the end!

Best regards Len!

PDE

  And done with a chainsaw to boot!  A talent for sure!  I got the easy part:  recording it.  Thanks for popping in.  Best, LM.

Len, I am fond of finding unusual shapes and colors of trees, without human touch. But I admire this 'living art' and feel relieved to know the tree is alive, in spite of surgery with chain saw.

Yes, the icing on the cake for me (though I don't count myself among the avid tree huggers) is the fact that the life of the tree is not endangered, especially after the application of stain or paint. I'm guessing that surgery by conventional means would take too long. :-)  Best, LM.

The tight crop does work here...you infused an element of "The Selfish Giant" into this wooden piece with your crop. wonderful. compliments -koushik

In keeping with that wonderful story I refer you to the photographic mate of this tree sculpture which was taken in the winter months.  Thanks for your most welcome visit & your comment.  Best, LM.