Chainsaw Artist to Create Sculpture From Charlotte Brontë's Tree

A press release from the Brontë Parsonage Museum:

CHAINSAW ARTIST TO CREATE SCULPTURE FROM CHARLOTTE BRONTË’S TREE

A chainsaw artist will be carving a sculpture from a tree felled at the Brontë Parsonage Museum earlier this year. The tree was believed to have been planted by Charlotte Brontë. Visitors can watch artist Dominic Clare (In the picture 'Higher Thoughts' 2006 and myself in transit, source) at work throughout the day on Friday 22 August at the Brontë Parsonage Museum.

The tree, which had become diseased and had to be felled earlier this year, was one of a pair of Cypress Pines believed to have been planted in the Parsonage garden by Charlotte Brontë and Arthur Bell Nicholls as part of their wedding celebrations.

A seedling from the tree was taken before it was felled and has been re-planted in the same spot. The museum hopes to be able to display the sculpture for visitors to enjoy throughout the summer as part of its Contemporary Arts Programme.

This event forms part of a series of contemporary arts and education events that have been taking place at the museum throughout August.

On Thursday 21 August visitors can enjoy a Family Trail and follow clues around the Parsonage and Haworth, including the churchyard – a prize for everyone who solves the mystery!

Both events are free with normal admission to the museum.

Categories: Art-Exhibitions, Brontë Parsonage Museum