Urban Trees 2 Selections

Abbey the Water Sprite
Deana Mando

Every spout of water represents energy and excitement and the spout in this sculpture features a sprite bursting with life. "Abbey" represents pureness and truth and connects us to the unknown freedom of the deep. The sculpture is made of urethane foam, welded steel and epoxy resin.

AP: $10,000

 

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A Different, But Loving Pair
Cecilia Stanford

This tree house is home to a pair of very different birds, one of whom will never fit into the house. Nevertheless, they happily share the tree. The sculpture is made of handmade tile and mosaic, with the core of each component made of architectural foam, covered in mesh and acrylic stucco.

cecilastanford.com

AP: $9,500

 

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Arbor Urbanus Metallicus
James T. Frost

Art and industry intermingle in this welded steel sculpture that rotates and pivots with the wind. The curves and lines give the impression that the branches can bend while the twirling crown provides shade to passersby. Constructed from steel plate, rod and wire.

AP: $35,000

 

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Bonsai
Todd Frahm

The art of bonsai affords us the rare opportunity to be the steward of a tiny world. Intuitively, one makes aesthetic decisions to craft an environment. Frahm’s goal with this piece was to become so absorbed in the process that he escaped the mental clutter of daily life and achieved single-minded focus.

AP: $10,000

 

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Cnidarian Elements
Bobby Valdez

Cnidarian is a coral found beneath the ocean surface. Iron branches support the glass leaves. Inside the leaves are metal lattice to resemble coral. The leaves depict ocean life, including fish and sea anemones. The colors are vibrant and replicate the experience of swimming above a coral reef.

bobbyvaldez.com

AP: $9,000

 

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Family Tree
Steven L. Rieman

This sculpture takes its name, inspiration and form from a family tree diagram. Twelve characters, fabricated from steel and bronze, reference the human form and, like leaves on a tree, flutter in the wind.

AP: $18,500

 

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Fish in a Tree
Mark Meier

Inspired by San Diego’s harbor and ocean breezes, the concept of this sculpture was based on fun and what a tree created by a child might look like. This cheerful artwork is constructed of steel tubing and rotates as the wind direction changes.

msmdesign.org

AP: $12,500

 

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Fish Tree
Zbigniew "Ben" Pingot and Toby Flores

For these artists, the fi sh has always been a symbol of the sea. Their inspiration was to link this sculpture to the city of San Diego, which has a rich tuna fi shing history. The boomerang-shaped tail is a salute to the city’s visitors in the hope that they will return soon.

AP: $3,000

 

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Flock of Seabirds
Frank Mando

Seabirds sculpted from curved aluminum appear to take flight with the slightest breeze. A spring and sleeve system allows the birds to move in unison with the wind in this 13-foot tall sculpture.

AP: $12,000

 

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Gathering of the Majestic
Gregory Johnson

Eagles are enjoyed in flight and as they rest on tree limbs, but their expressions and motions are sometimes overlooked. Inspired by the natural beauty of these creatures, the artist creates a permanent display of the eagles orchestrated gestures and movements in bronze.

gregoryjohnson.biz

AP: $14,750

 

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Germination
Christopher Lee

Representing the first stages of a sprouting tree, "Germination" is also an analogy to the growth of San Diego and demonstrates that great things may grow from small beginnings. Constructed from welded aluminum, laminated glass and wood, the sculpture features the roots of a young plant and the seed from which the plant will germinate.

cleesculpture.com

AP: $20,000

 

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Let Me Tell You My Story
Anna Stump and Terri Hughes-Oelrich

Created by stacking cut trunks of eucalyptus, pine and oak trees, the messages on each piece tell the history of that specific tree. The artists are encouraged that these statements will demonstrate to everyone the importance of respecting trees as guardians of history, our natural companions and important environmental symbols.

AP: $8,000

 

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Ocean Diver
Prem Makeig

"Surfs up, dude." San Diego’s beach culture is symbolized in this sculpture, which features a figure diving into a wave. Combining art and technology, the materials used to create it are similar to those that make up a surfboard — urethane foam sealed with polyester resin.

premmakeig.com

AP: $17,500

 

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Otterwood
Jonathan Louie

This sculpture is an homage to a bit of rarely heard San Diego history. Before the Spanish established their missions in San Diego, they pushed out the many sea otter hunters that had nearly wiped out a thriving sea otter population. This in turn allowed sea urchins to prosper. As a result, the kelp forests are now sparse from overgrazing by hungry urchins.

AP: $9,000

 

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Reflections
Rose DeSiano

A photo compilation of San Diego scenes adorn this metallic-painted tree. Viewers can stand beneath it and admire images of the skyline, the Ocean Beach pier and other locations. The leaves on this tree are comprised of color transparencies brilliantly illuminated by the sun.

desiano.com

AP: $3,000

 

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Prayer Tie Tree
Beth King & Ted Berryman

Native American traditions are honored in this tree that bestows blessings on all beings. Specific colors represent directions, the sky, the earth and the four elements that make up the world.

AP: $8,000

 

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Prismatic Willow
Steven Maddy

Well-suited to our clear, bright climate, this tree is intended to catch, refl ect and refract light, resulting in a shimmering arbor that casts rainbows on surrounding objects, including its viewers. Light and the appreciation of glass are stressed in this stainless steel, glass and Swarovski crystal sculpture.

AP: $4,500

 

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San Diego Bay Brings a Smile to Your Face
Monique Marino and Joseph Buckley

The happiness that San Diego Bay brings to us is personified by ceramic faces representing a diverse group of people in this vibrant sculpture. The thrill of the Bay’s water sports and the excitement of land activities are also highlighted in this creation of clay, wood, metal and wire.

AP: $10,000

 

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"The Shade of My Tree is for Passers-by, the Fruit for the One for Whom I Wait"
Carolyn Guerra

This tree goddess is made of 1?4 inch thick stainless steel and carries a quote from Rabindranath Tagore, one of India’s greatest poets. The “fruit” held in the goddess’s upper hand is a four pound granite rock. The inspiration for this striking beauty was the artist’s daughter, Kricket.

AP: $20,000

 

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Shoe Tree
Lauren Evans

A playful tree that summons memories of a joyful childhood, this sculpture features shoes sprouting like leaves. The shoes represent various stages in our life cycle and include sandals, roller blades and swim fins, familiar foot-gear in San Diego.

AP: $5,000

 

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The Umbrella Tree - Buddha Calming the Sea
Deirdre Lee

Buddha is calming the sea in this colorful tree that evokes the tile designs found on temples in Thailand. Glazed and fired clay drain pipes make up the tree trunk and three colored aluminum umbrellas provide shade and create interesting patterns on the sidewalk.

urbanjungleart.com

AP: $5500

 

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Three Sheets to the Wind
Jim Trask

This sculpture is designed to catch the San Diego Bay breeze and transform modern day materials into a timeless, revolving nautical theme. The “sails” are made of aluminum and held up with stainless steel cable.

AP: $16,000

 

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Tiny
Doug Snider and Linda Joanou

"Tiny," who is not small at all, is a sculpture with a lighthearted twist on reality. This characterization of potential events places a rather large, gravitationally challenged elephant on top of a small ball. Very skillfully, "Tiny" balances practically with utter amusement.

AP: $12,000

 

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Tree³
James Bliesner

A futuristic sculpture comprised of metal cubes, this tree represents a bio-genetically modified tree engineered to produce building blocks for modern architecture.

AP: $6,000

 

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Tree of Delight
Robert Verhees

Multi-colored glass leaves are meant to positively connect this sculpture with its observers. The trunk and branches are made of copper, brass and sheet metal formed over a steel frame. "Good thoughts and therapeutic delight are the fruits of my tree."

AP: $20,000

 

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Treeway
James A. Christensen

Traffic in San Diego is growing, and this sculpture pokes fun at it with candy colored vehicles on a spiral roadway that terminates in a closed circle. Standing 12 feet tall, the sculpture is constructed from steel.

AP: $15,000

 

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Trii
Sean Newsome

This sculpture is a mechanical tribute to the essence of a tree and a reminder of the human impact on the environment. The branches of the tree will settle differently each day as the ambient conditions change. The vine, represented by the vertical support cable, can be pulled and shaken.

AP: $9,500

 

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Under the Sea
Victoria Polyak

Similar in concept to a mobile or carousel, the underwater theme of this sculpture reveals the sea life in San Diego Bay and the neighboring Pacific Ocean. Hand-cut images of sea creatures are painted, varnished and suspended from the tree’s trunk. The base of the tree is covered with colorful painted rocks, shells and sea life.

AP: $3,000

 

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Waves of Time
Jon Koehler

This masterpiece of art, engineering and fabrication is a curvaceous, 14-foot tall sculpture made of polished stainless steel. Its twisting design represents the movement of the ocean.

jonkoehler.com

AP: $30,000

 

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Windancer
Ken Chytraus and Amos Robinson

The tree is constructed of copper with a slight patina finish, which will become more evident with time. Even the slightest breeze will create kinetic motion causing the limbs and leaves to turn creating a calming and restful experience.

amosrobinson.com

AP: $12,500

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