Tree Time is a photographic documentation of the prehistoric and endangered species, The Metasequoia glyptostroboides (or Dawn Redwoods). I began taking photographs in the fall of 2019 while artist in residence at The Dawes Arboretum; today I have documented over 540 separate photographic sessions. The Metasequoia was thought to be extinct until 1940, when it was re-discovered in central China. The species was on the edge of extinction due to genetic bottlenecking, their isolation having weakened them near the point of collapse. Today, they are a catalyst for climate change research. 

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BENEFITS of TREE TIME  

- art accessible (free) for all   

- promoting community vs isolation  

 - dedication for positive relationships across the globe  

- catalyst for awareness about climate change and tree conservation

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Tree Time public art installation will be accessible fall 2022 - spring 2023 in ten sites in Licking County.  

Licking County Libraries

Buckeye Lake . Downtown Newark . Hebron . Johnstown  .  Utica  .  West Newark . Granville  

Senior Sites

Licking County Aging Program, Newark Otterbein, Granville  

OSU Newark, LeFevre Art Gallery

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The preview of Tree Time happened on Friday, April 29  at The BANK in Newark Ohio. It was well attended by local and regional community leaders, fine art professionals, friends and family. Leading up to the preview there were a series of opportunities to support Tree Time. I am happy to report that funding has been secured for each of the sites. Thank you for your support, interest in public art and  creating meaningful conversations inspired by this species of trees.

Special thanks to these community leaders 

Albyn’s Nursey, Mike Flood  

Ghostwriter Public House, Dennis and Denise Blankemeyer

  Granville Yoga, Kelli Biehle  

HOKO Floral Studio and Event Design, Kahealani Milroy  

Seek no Further Cidery, Trent Beers and Chris Crader  

Tree Time Branding, David Butler 

Holly and Park Shai

Trish and John Cadwallader

Moretti-Long Family

Menzer Family

Priano Family