Wood from trees that have graced Mt Annan Botanic Garden and the other two Sydney botanic gardens for many years are being turned into works of art by skilled artisans from across Australia and beyond.
The works will form the exhibition Treecycle 2016 which will run from August 12 and until August 21 as part of the Royal Botanic Garden’s 200th anniversary celebrations.
The brainchild of the Garden’s senior arborist David Bidwell, the project celebrates the sustainable recycling and reuse of some the Garden’s significant trees, which have died naturally, been pruned or felled due to disease.
The wood of 22 species has been harvested from the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.
Some 45 specialised makers and artists have been engaged to create fine works from the wood.
Some of the works are functional, while others are sculptural and decorative.
All works carry detailed information regarding the provenance of the wood used to create the piece on exhibition.
On show will be chandeliers, clocks, acoustic speakers, musical instruments, model boats, sculptures and a host of other surprises.
All works – which are suitable for all ages – will be on sale throughout the exhibition.
SNAPSHOT: Treecycle 2016 exhibition:
WHEN: 10am to 4 pm Friday, August 12 to Sunday, August 21.
WHERE: Moore Room, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (free entry).
