The highest tree in Wales had been damaged by a storm and was to be felled. But artist Simon O'Rourke found a better solution to symbolise the tree's last attempt to reach heaven. Read about it here Simon's work is spectacular. Find his website and more of his work here. I particularly enjoy the Case Studies…
Man Who Carved Bethesda Dragon Gets Job From Game Of Thrones
A Second Chance for Trees - Woodcarving Illustrated
Wood sculptor creates 'Green Man' tree carving at Highclere Castle
Simon O'Rourke on LinkedIn: The rest of the Elan Valley carvings
Simon O'Rourke Tree Carving - works from 2007 - 2010
Chainsaw mastery: Artist carves tree into gigantic human hand
Storm-Damaged Tree In Wales Gets Transformed Into A 50 Ft Hand
Simon O'Rourke - Director - Simon O'Rourke Tree Carving Ltd
Simon O'Rourke's 'The Giant Hand Of Vyrn, Stock Video
Old Oak Father Sculpture - Simon O'Rourke