Mirrored photographs of trees, like these by photographer Traci Griffin, bring to our imagination a world where these floating, giant trees could very well be the dominant race, and an imposing one at that. Captured and created for her project Mirrors, these photographs show intricate patterns, formations, and if you look close enough, perhaps even [...]
Turntable Plays the Sound of Trees [video]
A slice of a tree could be substituted for a vinyl record with a little work on the gadgetry. Of course, it wouldn’t quite serve any purpose unless you happen to be an artist, wherein it becomes a very interesting project. Dutch artist Barthalomäus Traubeck setup the gadgetry, modded the record player in a setup [...]
Group Plans to Transform Eiffel Tower Into a Giant Tree
A group in Paris has intentions of converting the Eiffel Tower into a giant metallic tree by covering it in over 600,000 plants. They hope to accomplish this by covering the structure in 12 tons of rubber tubing that would make way for the gradual addition of plants on the tower.
Hipster Designers Think Of A Vertical Forest Even Before Vertical Gardens Are Cool
A whole lot of architecture concepts leave room for vertical gardens these days as clean, environmentally friendly options. But apparently, vertical gardens are moving out of the way even before they could fully be realized, because frankly, who’s going to care for some hanky-panky vertical garden when you have an entire vertical forest to look [...]
Villagers in India’s Meghalaya Create ‘Living Bridges’ From Tree Roots
Villagers in the rainforests of Indian state of Meghalaya use the forces of nature and the available flora to make their lives easier. If there is something abundant in a rainforest, it is trees and these villagers use roots of trees coupled with vines to create sturdy bridges.
Molding trees into shapes of choice
Looking at this, we’ll say Pooktre Tree Shapers are into extreme remodeling of trees. Sure, we’ve seen plants growing along a frame into various shapes, but converting trees into stick figures and chairs, that is quite drastic.
Surreal photograph happens to be quite real
A look at the image above, and you would call it a painting or a product of digital manipulation. It is neither of those. Shot by Frans Lanting, this is a photograph of camel thorn trees in Namibia. The morning sun gives an orange tint to the dunes in the backdrop of the trees. The [...]
fLume lamps made from trees
We’ll not talk about the presence of “f” in fLume lamps, because we’re kind of relieved it isn’t an “i.” Designed by et al. collaborative, the lamps came into being after the designers noticed discarded Christmas tree. Finding the opportunity for unique, one of a kind (and presumably heavy) lamps, the designers set to work [...]
Artist paints dead trees into colorful revival
Dead trees aren’t really attention grabbers, but for artist Curtis Killorn, they make a great canvas. The artist paints dead trees in the mountains of Colorado, converting them into vibrant and colorful public art. Killorn says “Nature is already so beautiful and full of such depth and grace… and it is NOT my intention to [...]
Amazing aerial views of trees
How different can trees look when viewed from top? The answer obviously is “a lot” and this set of images by Gerco de Ruijter puts it all into perspective. The Dutch photographer calls the series of photographs Baumschule, and they feature tree nurseries and grid forests in the Netherlands. Many of the images were taken [...]
