Love Tree, 2024

Love Tree, 2024

Slide Rock
Sedona, Arizona

Authenticity: Artwork is signed by the artist Valarie Allyn Bienas

- Original artwork
- Chrome Metallic paper

We highly recommend UV protected glass to preserve the integrity of your artwork from prolonged light exposure

'Love Tree' features two aspen trees with intricately carved bark, located in the red-rock environment of Sedona, Arizona. The carvings on the tree trunks have accumulated over many years, display an array of initials, symbols, and shapes. Most notably, several hearts and intertwined initials are visible, signifying declarations of love and connection. 

The intricate marks made by visitors reflect human interaction with nature, capturing moments of sentiment and memory left behind by those passing through.

This combination of textures and symbols creates a narrative of connection, nostalgia, and the timeless bond between nature and human experience. The photograph suggests themes of memory, love, and the traces of human stories imprinted on the landscape of Sedona.