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The Living Tree
The Living Tree
The Living Tree

The Living Tree

Date1973
Mediumclay, wood
Dimensions2 1/2 × 43 in. (6.4 × 109.2 cm)
ClassificationsCeramic
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of United Business Bank
Object numberPC2016.40.1
DescriptionThis piece of art was created by Fred R. Wilson in 1973 using wood and ceramic tile. It features a large wooden circle with seven evenly spaced circular ceramic tiles set into its surface. Together, the tiles form an image of a tree, symbolizing the spirit of life and birth. The tree stands beneath a deep blue sky with a large white cloud overhead, while the foreground includes detailed depictions of shrubs, grass, and a tree trunk. Fred R. Wilson was a prominent figure in the African American art community and founded the New Mexico African-American Artists' Guild.
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