The Plank Tree: A Prophetic Work by Arson, Contemporary French Sculptor

A Monumental Sculpture to Raise Awareness

Inaugurated on July 21, 2023 at the Bouchet town hall, L'Arbre à Planches is a monumental work by contemporary French sculptor Arson. Arson draws on contemporary issues, particularly environmental ones, as the source of his questioning. With L'Arbre à Planches, he examines man's violent impact on nature, highlighting the disastrous consequences of over-exploitation of our environment.

The Plank Tree: A Cry of Anger Against the Destruction of Nature

Instead of calming down with age, Arson expresses deep anger at the destruction of nature. He truly suffers to see millions of hectares of trees burned, whether in Canada, Siberia or the Amazon. The sculpture rises up like a cry in the face of environmental urgency, evoking uncontrollable fires and the increasing pollution of seas, oceans and rivers. 

A Reflection on Spirituality and Global Warming

For the artist, spirituality is inseparable from the fight against global warming and the excessive exploitation of the earth. Because it makes us aware of the limits of our human supremacy and our unbreakable ties with nature. Indeed, Arson bitterly observes that we have destroyed what was once a paradise, and that redemption will come after this destruction. L'Arbre à Planches is the artistic testimony of a man committed to preserving our planet.

A Sculpture that Warns and Awakens Consciousness

This work is not simply a contemporary sculpture. Above all, it represents a strong awareness of man's impact on nature. While the tree symbolizes life and renewal, here it is transformed into a utilitarian structure. A ready-to-use tree for cutting: The Plank Tree is a crucial warning about our relationship with nature and the fragility of our ecosystem in the face of a frantic quest for profit.

L'Arbre à Planches d'Arson: Clean Aesthetics for a Powerful Message

Designed to be cut with as little human intervention as possible, this sculpture features neither leaves nor fruit, but highlightsthe profitability of a denatured tree. The square steel forms evoke an alarming distortion, reminding us that our source of life is precious and fragile. If we continue to neglect and exploit our environment without regard, then we risk breaking the sacred bond that unites us with nature.

L'Arbre à Planches, characteristics of the monumental work :

  • Rusted iron sculpture
  • Dimensions: Height 3.92 m x 40 cm
  • Available in Ivory or Rusty Iron

L'Arbre à Planches, characteristics of salon sculpture:

  • Rusted iron sculpture
  • Dimensions: Height 52 cm x 4.9 cm
  • Available in Ivory or Rusty Iron

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