Art print Virtues of Wood N° 2

We were immediately captivated when we discovered these remarkable pieces of deadwood on a beach in New Zealand. Their unusual surfaces and sculptural forms seem almost like works of art created by nature. Yet there is more to these fascinating shapes than the visible remains of a tree; they are part of a vibrant ecosystem.

Deadwood is anything but "dead." As soon as a tree dies, a new phase in the natural cycle begins. Fungi, lichens, mosses, ferns, and numerous insect species use the wood as a habitat. They leave behind traces, drill tunnels, and alter its surface. As the wood slowly decomposes, nutrients are returned to the soil. This creates a complex network of interrelationships that contributes significantly to biodiversity.

Deadwood also plays an important role in forest regeneration. It can store moisture, gradually release nutrients, and create protected conditions in which young plants can grow. Especially during dry periods, this stored water can be invaluable to the forest and its inhabitants.

Virtues of Wood presents deadwood as fascinating sculptures of nature and as an essential part of the natural cycle. What looks like the end of a tree is, in reality, a place where life continues, transforms, and begins anew.

• Art print in A3 format, 297 × 420 mm
  
• Risograph print in Zurich, Switzerland
• Lessebo natural paper, 200 gsm
• Cradle to Cradle Certified® & FSC®-certified paper
• Limited edition: 200 copies
• Swiss Made
• Concept & Design: Bienvenue Studios