Following damage to an 800 year old monterey cyprus tree in the park, the trunk was turned into a piece of tree art. The carving was done by environmental artist Paul Sivell who has completed similar work for Southampton City Council, Portchester Crematorium and the Royal Horticultural Society Gardens. To find the art, enter from the sea front and Alverbank Hotel turning left before the Osborn Gardens and follow the path towards Gomer Lane. On the right you will find the tree art. Here he is working on the tree in April 2017.
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The carving shows a range of wildlife and nature with a depiction of the borough’s longboat emblem at the top. Paul said: ‘I’m really looking forward to this project, I have strong links to Gosport and it’s great to know I’m contributing something to the area. ‘This carving should last for 70 to 100 years so hopefully a lot of people will have the chance to enjoy it.’
The completed sculpture 14 April 2017.
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Paul Sivell has a website The Carved Tree, showing his carvings here:
http://www.thecarvedtree.co.uk/