Tree LAdy

Transformation - Cycles of Life and Death

‘Tree Lady ‘is a physical incantation of imagining the body returning to the earth and becoming integrated within it over time. 

Two large-scale (160cm x 80cm) digital photographic prints on matt rag of ‘Tree Lady’ taken in September 2013 and September 2014.

‘Tree Lady’ is a site-specific work that utilises the growth of moss to encourage the incorporation of symbolic human remains into a natural environment. The work takes the form of a work-up of experimental recipes in growing moss on 3D surfaces including mannequins and bones in a controlled (terrarium) environment. 

Preparation for this project involved research into growing moss using different recipes and the selection of an environment in which it thrives.  

A secret location in the Macedon Ranges was located and ‘Tree Lady’ erected and secured.  Over a period of 12 months Tree Lady’s changes has been documented using photography. 

TreeLady is still in location today!

See lower slide show for images of process.