Roots
A cross-cultural collaboration takes the theme of “Roots” as a starting point to create an art piece that’s unique to World Wood Day(WWD) 2017 in the US from March 12th to 26th
Collaboration Project "Roots" - The Roots (2017-03-25) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society
WWD is a cultural event on March 21st, the vernal equinox
To highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial and to raise awareness on the key role wood plays in a sustainable world through biodiversity and forest conservation. The Collaborative Project "Roots" united 20 international artists to complete and exhibit the art
Roots - Collaboration Project - Wood Material (2017-03-13) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society
The Wood Material
The raw wood material was carefully considered and chosen for the project.
Roots - Collaboration Project - Brainstorming (2017-03-13) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society
Brainstorming
The colorful multi-cultural team had enthusiastic discussions for ideas and prototypes on the project.
Roots - Collaboration Project - Draft (2017-03-14) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society
Drafting
Team members started drafting a design on the wooden boards based on team discussion.
Roots - Collaboration Project - Burning the wood (2017-03-17) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society
Burning
The wood was burned to get a soil texture and color to add more dimension.
Roots - Collaboration Project - Fixing (2017-03-18) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society
The Seed
Team members work on a secondary piece called "The Seed" to further incorporate the theme "Roots" to the project.
Roots - Collaboration Project - Assembling (2017-03-23) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society
On-site preparation
The large scale of the project required the entire team to assemble and coordinate for exhibition at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.
Collaborative Project "Roots" - Exhibition (2017-03-23) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society
Exhibition
The completed art pieces "Roots" and "Seed" were both showcased at the World Wood Day 2017.
Roots - Collaboration Project - Group photo with the Roots (2017-03-25) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society
The team and "Roots"
20 artists and more helpers from across the globe united with the project "Roots."
