Sycamore Gap Tree Commission Awarded to Multimedia Arts Collective
A multimedia arts collective won the commission for the new Sycamore Gap artwork. Learn how this interactive project will honor the famous landmark.
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A new interactive art project was chosen for the Sycamore Gap site after a public vote. This replaces the famous tree lost in 2023 with a digital experience.
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https://newsletter.tf/sycamore-gap-art-commission-may-2026/
Just in time for him to vote in the local elections.
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Man who felled Sycamore Gap tree released from prison early
https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/man-felled-sycamore-gap-tree-released-early-5HjdXnH_2/
National Trust Seeks Artists to Create Meaningful Artwork from Wood of Iconic Sycamore Gap Tree
Two years after the iconic Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled, the National Trust is inviting artists to transform the tree's wood into a significant artwork. The project aims to turn the sorrow of the loss into hope and creative renewal, while encouraging a deeper connection with nature. The tr... [More info]
Experts confirm Sycamore Gap tree was over 100 years old when felled
The Sycamore Gap tree, located on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, was at least 100 to 120 years old when it was illegally felled in September 2023. The exact age of the tree, which had long been debated, was determined by experts at Historic England through dendrochronological analysisβcounting th... [More info]
It is always good to get feedback from our customers:
"We had such a poignant return visit to the tree since it was felled, still such a beautiful and magical place and the day ended with a very special gift from my husband. A piece of your sycamore jewellery I will treasure it always and thank you for making such simple but meaningful pieces of art. xxx"
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Sycamore Gap was in the news again last week, when the antisocial inadequates who felled it were sentenced to over four years each. That won't bring the tree back, of course, but it was a sign of how much people cared. Meanwhile, new hope and actions will spring from the wreckage - and we still have our memories...
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