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Birch Bark Sculpture

by on Jun 13, 2007

Brenda Griffin-Wagner does some extraordinary things with birch trees. She searches forests for fallen logs and then, after finding the perfect specimens, gently and painstakingly removes their beautiful bark. Out of this skin, she fashions lights. But that is too simple a word. Yes, her creations illuminate, but they are works of art first, lights second.

Dead tree shaped light sculpture is prepared with birch bark.

To inquire about Brenda’s work, she welcomes e-mails at [email protected].

Upcoming shows where she’ll be showing and selling her sculpture include:

Grand Marais, MN July 14 & 15; Art in the Park, Bemidji, MN July 21 & 22; Art in the Park, Alexandria, MN July 28 & 29; Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN August 4 & 5; ArtSplash, Sioux City, IA September 1 & 2; Starving Artist Show Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI September 9.

Light sculpture is made with birch bark.

Hanging colorful light sculpture is prepared with birch bark.