Charles McQuillen Ritual Trees 2002 Paper pulp Oaks I am struck by the layers of history this landscape records, how the dated gravestones and monuments chronicle individual histories, how the old stone walls and mature plantings thick with age bear witness to the seasonal rites that have shaped the land Signs of life's ebb and flow are everywhere. The Cemetery's ancient trees, which have witnessed much of this history, seemed ideal to extend a series I have been working on for the past few years. The Ritual Trees series relies on the hand as both image and tool. Unprotected by clothing, the bare hand connects us to the world through touch. Each piece in this series stands as an artifact of a process. Reading them carefully reveals a detailed portrait of the ritual and its participant. List of Participating Artists

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