What is Arborsculpture?
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Creating sculptures out of living trees by encouraging them to grow in certain ways that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
I have seen some beautiful examples of arborsculpture.
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Arborsculpture is a branch of Arboriculture specifically involved with the shaping of tree trunks and branches into structures with ornamental or functional utility. Basic techniques involve pruning, grafting and bending single or multiple trees into shapes that grow thicker and stronger as they add annual rings. The closest related practice is Espalier.
The term Arborsculpture was coined in the 1990's to unify the field, but the practice can be dated back to 1911 when John Krubsack grew a chair in Wisconsin USA. Axel Erlandson is considered the most prolific Arborsculptor to ever practice this art. Starting work in the late 20's and continuing until about 1963 a year before his death. Most of his works are currently housed at Bonfante Gardens. Serious arborsculptors can be found on each continent.
The park was full of arborsculpture, you could sit in a tree chair or climb the tree ladder.
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