Presence: evocation of a tree spirit…*

(Formerly called “Silent Witness” but I have changed the title due to a copyright issue.)

A new work within the Sculpture Garden at Westbury.

This ancient tree in the garden that surrounds the Jacobean farmhouse at Westbury is known as the “Westbury Butler”. It’s at least 100 years old and probably much older; completely hollow, though still growing and producing fruit.

Many insects, invertebrates, birds and small animals live on, in and under it – including one or two that are extremely rare.

To what myriad changes and events must the tree have borne witness…?

*An intervention, using unfired clay and marbles which will eventually degrade and can be easily removed. No living plant or creature has been harmed during this process!