Philippe Pastor's 'Burnt Trees,' were created using charred tree trunks from the beautiful Garde Freinet (near St. Tropez) forest which burned in the summer of 2003 - burned by arsonists. Thanks to the artist's involvement with UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) they will be on display throughout the world.These sculptures give a certain form of life to the dead trees. (Small photo shows them taken from the other side) Please click on the link to read more about the artist and his paintings and sculptures - a fascinating website.
'I saw the fires ravaging the mountains. I will not resign myself to their destruction and refuse to forget. I am appalled by such disfigured nature, revolted by the perpetrators of this destruction...this bleak spectacle is a mirror of society...' - Philippe Pastor.
I like these colors. It's a good way to make people aware of the UNEP activities...
ReplyDeleteThanks for your great shots !!
I have often felt that artists are the vanguards of society. Their work frequently calls attention to social issues that need attention.
ReplyDeleteCool effect. I hope these "trees" will travel to Paris too (even though we're not too concerned about forest fires here ;))
ReplyDeleteThis art work is a brilliant example of how to educate the public on what happened.
ReplyDeleteI didn't like this at first, but having read the sentiment, I can understand it, particularly living in an area tha has also been ravaged by bushfire on occasion. However, I think UNEP is all about redirecting funds to Africa mainly through the desertification programme -called the "north-south" redistribution route.
ReplyDeleteKate hit it on the head! Very nice. I do like this "forest" a lot.
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