tree project

Hiroshi Sunairi 's botanical show featuring installation and photographs is going to be wistful and uplifting. He has collected seeds of Hibaku trees, which are indigenous to Hiroshima and survived the bombings, distributed them to nearly 400 people around the world and kept up on their progress. Go to the full article at http://www.papermag.com/blogs/2009/12/spencer_sweeney_hiroshi_sunair.php Hiroshi asked me to participate in the Tree Project and I've been growing a Roundleaf Holly , which is the only one to have sprouted in the project! The plant (although teeny tiny) will be on view along with the other trees. Hope to see you there! http://eyes-towards-the-dove.blogspot.com/2009/12/hiroshi-sunairi-leur-existence-tree.html

iPhone pictures by Ann Eastman!! "Hi Hiroshi, Congratulations! I wish I could make it to this but we are leaving for japan on dec 8. Actually, I've been meaning to write to you...I finally was able to make one of my seeds sprout...good luck with your show. We will be in Japan for about 5 months...I have a very reliable housesitter who will look after my tree sprout during that time! best, ANne ---Congrats, Ann!!

Cynthia Tisue with her husband Rita Burdette received Hibaku Sendan tree from Cynthia Tisue. What a profound moment.

Michele Quan's poetic photo documentations of her Persimmon tree! Take a look at full archives at http://gallery.me.com/quanm#100219

Maggie Feuchter, a NYC participant of Tree Project took a poetic walk with her persimmon tree. "I took my tree out in the neighborhood this Sunday" ---Maggie Feuchter

This Chinese Parasol Tree seedling was given to Mr. Yuso Takesawa. The Parasol Tree with Mr. Yuso Takesawa. Temporarily, the Parasol Tree stayed in Mr. Takesawa's friend's place. Now Mr. Takesawa got a permission from the city of Hiroshima to plant Hibaku Chinese Parasol Tree in Fukuromachi Kouen (park) in central Hiroshima. Mr. Takesawa (the third person from left) planted Parasol seedling along with Mr. Ishimaru (left), Ms. Kimie Sakaki (2nd left) and Mr. Takesawa's wife. 「砂入さん、袋町公園での植樹式です。彼は今日、ひとり立ちしました。無事に育ってくれるよう見守ります。」 竹澤 "Mr. Sunairi, this is our ceremony of planting Hibaku Chinese Parasol seedling. He (the tree) is independent now. I hope he will grow healthy!" ---Takesawa 「竹澤さん、すてきな植樹式ありがとうございました。植えられた姿もなかなか立派でうれしく思います。ニューヨークからもアオギリ君が健康に大きな木になる事を願っております。」 砂入 "Mr. Takesawa, Thank you for such a warm ceremony. The seedling look very good planted on the ground. I will send my healthy wish for the seedling from New York." ---Sunairi

Hiroshi Sunairi: Founder, Tree Project Utne Reader visionary November-December 2009 by Staff, Utne Reader Taking seeds from trees that survived the Hiroshima atomic bomb blast, this artist-cum-entrepreneur has encouraged people to plant them all over the world. By creating beauty from devastation, the creator cultivates peace. http://www.utne.com/Arts/Hiroshi-Sunairi-Founder-Tree-Project.aspx

One such piece of art is the Tree Project by Hiroshi Sunairi . Since 2006, the artist has been provided with second and third generation tree seedlings and seeds from Hiroshima by tree doctor Riki Horiguchi. When in.......to read the full article go to http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/the-drop-urban-art-infill-nyc.php

An artist, Tatsuo Miyajima has been conducting a project, Kaki Tree Project. Kaki Tree Project is similar to my Tree Project by planting the seedlings of Persimmon (Kaki) to different places of the world. These Kaki Trees are grown from the seeds that survived the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. His project holds events such as public planting ceremonies with singing and dances and often works with institutions, NPOs, parks and schools. In that way, Miyajima's Kaki Tree Project is different from my Tree Project since I distribute seeds to individuals for their pleasure of growing trees. Take a look at Kaki Tree Project site. It is very beautiful. http://www6.plala.or.jp/kaki-project/

I will be a group exhibition with Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yoko Ono and more. I will show Tree Project documentations, my Hibaku Japanese Hackberry seedling and Hibaku persimmon seedling. I hope to see you guys there. --> For immediate release: contact: alex@thedropnyc.org Exhibition Title: 2012+ Date: Opening and Arts Festival: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 From Noon-5PM The special exhibition 2012+ will be open through October 17, 2009. Location: 4th Floor Gallery 521 W. 25th Street Between 10th and 11th Aves New York, NY Visit: www.thedropnyc.org FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The Drop: Urban Art Infill presents the special exhibition 2012+ curated by Alexandra Chang and Mie Iwatsuki. The title is partly coined from the Mayan calendar, indicating an upcoming shift from one phase of life to something new about to take shape. As the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012, a certain sense of impending urgency is represented by th...

Del with newly planted pots on May 12th at "Eat Clay or Die" exhibition curated by Susannah Tisue and Michele Quan in May at Greenwich House Pottery. June 2009 Sep 2009 "Congratulations, Del! You really got it going!!