THE GIANT HAND OF VYRNWY
The tallest tree in Wales had been damaged by a storm and was supposed to be cut down, but a better solution was found.
Natural Resource Wales, which was in charge of the site, ordered artist Simon O’rourke to cut down the tree.
He came up with the concept of carving the tree stump and trunk into a giant hand – to symbolize the tree’s last attempt to reach the sky.
Once completed, the sculpture was coated with tung oil, a natural vegetable oil safe for the closeness of the riverways.
It’s called THE GIANT HAND OF VYRNWY
Sculptor Simon O ‘ Rourke
Height: 15.25 meters