Minimalist style wooden sculpture of a charred human figure. An opening on the back holds a planter pot to display a live flower or plant.
 
Signifying what it feels like to live through the searing pain of trauma, loss, abuse, or systemic disadvantage. Regrowth arises from the ashes providing hope of healing and a new life. Despite being burnt, there is still life within, ready to rise up and bloom again.
 
This art planter sculpture was carved from a 100+ year-old Saskatchewan spruce tree stump using chainsaw and power tools.
 
Surface burned to a black char using a propane Tiger Torch.
 
Sealed with timber oil (UV and water resistant for outdoor use).
 
Watch the video of its creation here: https://youtu.be/vEN8jtAbddo
 
Read more about the project here: https://www.michellethevenot.com/product-page/from-ashes-we-rise-art-planter
 
Exhibition History:
Sep-Oct 2021 - Connecting Human Nature & Wild Nature solo exhibition, Route 11 Creative Arts Centre, Warman, SK