Tree of fire
A meditation on balance, tenacity, and a place that no longer exists.
a note from the artist
** The Tree of Fire was destroyed in a storm in the winter of 2017.
Tucked away in Seattle’s Kubota Garden, the Tree of Fire was difficult to find. I spent long moments alone with it, drawn to its tenacity and its single-minded devotion to growing in one direction for decades—maintaining a delicate balance as it reached over the pond toward the sun.
Following the sweeping lines of its branches feels like moving through a labyrinth with your eyes. It becomes a moving meditation. This is why these trees are so compelling—not for their color alone, but for the stillness and attention they invite.
Like everything else in this collection, the Tree of Fire is gone. A winter storm brought down a much larger tree, leaving the site completely unrecognizable. What remains is this record of balance, persistence, and a moment that no longer exists.
“Beautiful Things That Are Gone”
In 2018 I gave a TED Talk about this Tree and three other photographs of places that were destroyed. Please enjoy that talk below. The story of the Tree of Fire is the third that I share.
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Each print preserves a moment of balance and persistence—an invitation to live with a place that no longer exists.
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Lumachrome - the paper that brings the art to life. It brings unbelievable clarity, vibrancy, and resolution to photographic art. This paper is the collision of printing technology and advancements in paper construction.
If you decide to collect the art without the protection of the acrylic, please handle it with care until you have it safely framed.CHARACTERISTICS:
Brilliant Colors Lasting Over 120Yrs
Superior Gamut vs Traditional Fujiflex Prints
Incredible 3D Depth & Dimensionality
Unsurpassed Detail & Ability to Hold Highlights
Superior Shadow Luminosity & Detail
Radiant Glowing Response Under Halogen Lighting
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Acrylic Mount: The art is produced on Lumachrom paper, then face-mounted to museum-grade acrylic that is both archival and protects the art from UV light.
*You can upgrade the acrylic to prevent reflections, too.
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My Recommendation
The 50×72 edition is the most popular. It fits nearly anywhere and is quite immersive.
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