Tree of Life: Hearth Screen
Media: Tungsten and carbide “gold handle” surgical instruments, steel (1/2” square, ½” round, 3/8” round); MIG and TIG weld
Dimensions: 36”W x 18”D x 37 ½ ”H
Weight: 21.5 lbs
Date Created: 2024
This sculpture transforms discarded surgical instruments into a tree suspended within a steel frame using both precision and care. The branching structure reflects life’s persistence and the intricate work of healing. Negative spaces in the base resemble stained-glass panels, calling to mind a sacred window or a quiet sanctuary. Positioned as a hearth screen, the piece honors the warmth, vulnerability, and sacred nature of recovery, where tools once used in surgery now offer reflection on protection, and a quiet reverence for the healing journey.
Tree of Life: 3D Sculpture
Media: Stainless steel surgical instruments, steel (1/2” square, ½” round, 3/8” round); MIG and TIG weld
Dimensions: 36”W x 18”D x 37 ½ ”H
Weight: 6 lbs
Date Created: 2024
This tree sculpture, formed entirely from discarded surgical instruments, reflects the deep connection between healing and transformation. The instruments, once used to repair fragile tissues, have been reimagined as branches in a tree, a universal symbol of growth, resilience, and renewal. Viewers are invited to touch the cool metal and consider the countless human stories these tools have touched. Even though it’s made of steel, this piece evokes life, care, and the enduring hope that healing is always possible.
