This art piece is made from wood of the common lilac or
"Syringa Vulgaris" to be scientifically specific. This plant loves alkaline soil and its many
varieties can be found in numerous regions of the world. The common lilac can grow to 20' tall and
goes dormant during the winter. Because
of it's tough survival characteristics, the lilac bush often remains as the
only reminder of an early homestead in many parts of the western U.S. The wood I used in my art piece came from an abandon home site along the Spokane River. I gathered the dead limbs with some measuring over an inch in diameter. The cross section of these branched exposes a purple growth ring in the outer circumference that fads as finish is applied. I hoped to preserve this color but haven't achieved it yet. This picture was taken in Taos, New Mexico outside a gallery where my wife and I had pieces entered in a show,
This is Syringa Vulgaris.
Size: 44" high, 24" x 8"
Weight: 40 lb
Material: Lilac wood segments are attached to a
fiberglass shell, Copper strips used at top opening and to
outline mid section design.
Source: From the "Lilac City", Spokane,
Washington
Finish: Wet/dry sanded with Tung oil, Paste wax applied to all surfaces.
Maintenance: This art object should be cared for as a fine
piece of wood furniture. Dust with a
soft cloth and wax or apply furniture polish periodically as recommended on the
product container. Avoid exposure to
strong sunlight and moisture. Welcome to
years of
enjoyable use.
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