The Tree of Life
This is a paper collage and polymer clay relief with gold, silver and copper leaf.
"Tree of Life with Tortoise"
8"x10"
2004
Polymer clay, paper, beads, and metal leaf
(sold)
The “Tree of Life” is a universal symbol of life and generational growth. The Bible mentions it in both Genesis and Revelations.
“ was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”
Revelation 22:1
My “Tree” grows from a tortoise who in Oriental lore is thought to support the earth on its back and symbolizes both eternal life and human longevity. Its branches extend the palm of the hand where insight is found.