Sculpture - Trinity Tree

SCULPTURE - TRINITY TREE

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Price: $1,500 (does not include shipping)

ABOUT THE PIECE

The "Trinity Tree" is a sculpture by Francis Elder II, completed on May, 2017.

This piece is the culmination of a vision I have had for the piece starting many years ago. As many of these projects go I started with a basic vision of the piece and that vision developed and matured over time into what we now see.

In my path as an artist I have been inspired and fascinated with the metaphysical properties of the materials I work with and the pieces that I create. Enjoying creating art that I call "interactive" I have found that the creation of art that also embodies the metaphysical allows me to follow my vision of creating art that is not only visually pleasing to the observer but is also interactive both directly and indirectly.

The "tree" is created from solid copper wire, which is a great conductor of metaphysical energies and is used for all types of spiritual purposes. Copper is used to balance the Chakras and Meridians and is very popular in healing, working to bring the energies from higher realms into the physical world.

Adorning the branches are 85 individual clear quartz crystals, these crystals come from a mine in Arkansas and have a high titanium content, making them very clear, even giving them prismatic properties which is stunning visually. Clear quartz is the most powerful healing stone of the mineral kingdom, able to work on any condition. It is known as the stone of power and amplifies any energy or intention, it also protects against negativity, attunes to your higher self and relieves pain. It also has been shown to enhance and strengthen the aura. Clear quartz points radiate their energies outward, into the surrounding environment.

There are also over 80 dichroic "leaves" that adorn the branches. Dichroic glass is very special in that it will shift through a color spectrum depending upon the lighting situation and the angle of view. Each leaf is three sided, representing the Trinity, body, mind and spirit. This very special glass was chosen specifically for this project due to it's color shifting properties. With so many leaves at different angles and being affected by the lighting source individually this creates an infinite ongoing shift through the color spectrum, which in turn means you are being affected across a broad range of color therapy, also known as Chromotherapy.

Atop the sculpture is a beautiful clear twin quartz, also from Arkansas. This twin quartz has several "babies" and you can feel the energy coming off of this crystal. The copper that is wound around the crystal and holds it atop the sculpture can be opened up and a different crystal could be placed atop the sculpture if desired by the owner of this piece. It was designed so that this could be done and various different crystals could be used if desired.

At the base of the Trinity Tree are three granite spheres, held in place by the artists' signature "claws". The three granite spheres continue the theme of the "trinity".

The energy from this piece is phenomenal and will spread out to encompass the structure and immediate surrounding area where it resides.

Aesthetically this piece is stunning and will become the centerpiece of any collection. Another interactive aspect of this piece is that the branches, leaves and crystals can all be manipulated if so desired. Allowing the owner of this piece to change either subtly or substantially the way the piece looks, if so desired.

The goal I have is to create a piece of art that you can hand down to the next generation and beyond.

Approximate size is: 40 inches wide by 30 inches tall

I am available for custom work as well. CLICK HERE to learn more. In addition, if you have a particular item you would like to be incorporated into a custom piece, he can normally accommodate that. Contact me for further details and pricing.

Remember, when you purchase from an independent artist, you are supporting someone that has worked hard to develop their skills, knowledge and creativity. With those dollars, the artist is able to pay their bills, buy food for their family and in return keep those dollars in the local market.

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I appreciate all of you who have purchased my work and are about to, without you I could not do this!

NOTE IN REGARDS TO CLEANING

Do not use a cleaning product that contains ammonia as this will create oxidation (a white powdery build up on the metal) of the piece. A soft cloth and mild dishwashing detergent may be used, wring out excess and dry immediately.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

I have been doing Stained Glass work, and working with glass as a medium, off and on since 1988. I was very heavy into art while in school which lead my shop trades teacher to ask me if I would volunteer some of my time to do artwork and help in the production of some stained glass panels for a display to compete in a state championship for VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).

I said yes and found myself working in a local stained glass studio, with one of the sweetest little ole ladies around, her name was Beatrice Stebbing. I guess she saw something in me because she contacted me and asked me if I would like to come to work for her, and I said yes. So while still in High School I started working for her, and there began my career in stained glass.

In the years since I have worked for other studios as well as operating my own studio for many years.

I am known for my unique 3 dimensional glass sculptures as well as very unique one of a kind designs. I enjoy creating "interactive" art, which is why you will find me creating items such as; pyramids that open, wands that can be held or sculptures that contain kaleidoscopes, which promotes the "viewer" of the art to actually interact with the art.

I utilize age old techniques and combine those techniques with modern materials. Adding to that my years of experience, my goal is to create works of art that will stand the test of time, which will allow them to be handed down from generation to generation.

I am skilled in not only the production, but the instruction of the following;

- Leading (Traditional leaded glass work using lead construct as well as zinc, copper, brass and more)

- Copper foil (aka Tiffany style)

- Dalle de verre glass (aka faceted slab glass)

- English weaving (a solderless technique of construction where all but he border is "woven")

- Beveled and custom beveling

- Etching (multi layer sandblast etching as well as acid etching)

- Carving (carving into thick glass using a sandblaster which gives depth and detail)

- Torch work (aka lamp working and glass bead making)

- Kiln work (fusing and slumping)

- Painting and firing (age old techniques that allows the addition of detail to glass via painting and then firing in kiln)

- 3 dimensional work (kaleidoscopes, boxes, lampshades and sculptural type work)

- Restorations (skilled in the restoration of turn of the century works)

- Repairs (if it is broken, I can almost always fix it)

If you are wanting a custom piece created, or have a piece that is damaged and requires repair, contact me for a quote.

Growing up in Northwest Arkansas ( NWA ) I consider this area my home. I currently reside in Northeast Oklahoma and still consider the Ozarks my home. I am available and can provide service anywhere, for any project. I ship through out the United States as well as Internationally.

To contact me you can email at frank@creationsbyelder.com

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