Multimedia arts project wins Sycamore Gap tree commission after public vote
Key takeaways
- Wood from the tree that stood at Sycamore Gap until 2023 has been preserved to create a ‘living archive’ in its memory.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleA new artwork will transform preserved wood from the felled Sycamore Gap tree into a “living archive” after a public vote.
- The community arts charity Helix Arts and George King Architects were named winners of the vote on Saturday, after being shortlisted for a National Trust commission in March.
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Wood from the tree that stood at Sycamore Gap until 2023 has been preserved to create a ‘living archive’ in its memory. Photograph: John Millar/National Trust Images/PAView image in fullscreen Wood from the tree that stood at Sycamore Gap until 2023 has been preserved to create a ‘living archive’ in its memory. Photograph: John Millar/National Trust Images/PAArt and design Multimedia arts project wins Sycamore Gap tree commission after public vote ‘Living archive’ will mark loss of Northumberland landmark with storytelling, sound and sculpture using saved wood
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleA new artwork will transform preserved wood from the felled Sycamore Gap tree into a “living archive” after a public vote.
The community arts charity Helix Arts and George King Architects were named winners of the vote on Saturday, after being shortlisted for a National Trust commission in March.