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  Welcome to the lair of Visionary Artist, Tree Pruitt ...

 ... "I was a PBS baby born into the smelting pot of 1970's America; Acid Rock ruled, the Cold War was chilling us, Calder was still hanging around, and Yoko had already said 'yes'. I soaked up everything I could -- ah, culture -- and the voice of cultural expression was art!"

Original artwork reflecting the subjects of spirituality, alchemy & mysticism, nature, social commentary & existentialism; Conceptual Art. Many of Tree Pruitt's creations combine skills, from a variety of sources, to create unique, (not mass produced), works of art. Painting, sculpture, assemblage & photomanipulation are included amoung her fine art offerings. Art works are housed in private collections around the world. Tree is also the webmaster at Realm of the Mystic Griffin, thus this site is an on-going creative project.

 

Shown at left is "Swan Bathing; Albedo", by Tree. Painted with acrylic paints, water colour pencil & acrylic gel medium on stretched canvas.

 The swan is the symbol of whitening,  the albedo in the alchemical "Great Work"; the lunar tincture -- the white elixir of alchemy. It is said that if it rises, "then life has vanquished death, then the king is resurrected." This painting, then, represents all the hope of a new day.

- J. Pernetty, Dictionnaire mythohermetique, 1758

 

   Working primarily with oil and acrylic paints, Tree often incorporates the use of written words, and the concept of oral communication in general, into the realm of visual expression. Though she would protest the use of a social label, the majority of Tree's work falls into the category of conceptual art. She also creates gallery quality Native American style items, often using primitive methods pre-dating the 1900's and her own interpretation of style. From her photography, Tree transforms images into digital paintings, web graphics, clothing & gift designs. Her styles reflect social & political issues, metaphysics, spirituality & existential matters of the human condition. Fine art works from Tree may be found in private collections around the world, including the socio-political collection of Mr. Bryan Dodd.

"To reveal art and conceal the artist is art's aim." -- Oscar Wilde

Available Works| A Portfolio| Web Locations| BIO|

 

   Having a fondness for allegory, Tree often invests great effort into research of symbols used through all ages that can still speak to the inner mind of man today. Many times a concept image develops to the point that it becomes very different from what the artist originally intended, often expressing a greater depth. Tree feels that this reflects the natural progression of communication & evolution of the human spirit. Through her research skills, meditation, & other spiritual devises, Tree has developed an ability to allow the collective unconscious to speak aloud in dreamlike images. 

Below is a rendering, by the artist, of her own given name in Egyptian hieroglyphic writing; acrylic on paper (cropped for web presentation).

"An artists function is the mythologization of the environment and the world." - Joseph Campbell

 "Dreamscape", a personal favorite of the artist; acrylic on birch panel.

   On occasion, her muse will smack Tree with a pen rather than a paintbrush, and she feels compelled to write. The results may be songs, poetry, New-Age prayers, articles, blog entries, or existentialistic ponderings. Her writings and art work have been published in periodicals such as Circle Network News Magazine, Llewellyn's New World Publications, as well as various local newspapers, web sites and newsletters across America. Tree is also an affiliated member of BMI, (Broadcast Music Inc.), as a lyricist and song writer. Tree is currently working with a Progressive Alternative Rock band on lyrics, musical direction, and artistic concept design.

"Were I called on to define, very briefly, the term Art, I should call it 'the reproduction of what the Senses perceive in Nature through the veil of the soul.' The mere imitation, however accurate, of what is in Nature, entitles no man to the sacred name of 'Artist.'..." Edgar Allan Poe

Special Presentation Gallery:

 The Feminine Spirit in Art

 Here, Tree is gathering together selected images to view that explore the feminine aspects of daily life and the spiritual power of the female that has existed since the dawn of humanity. Through a variety of media and styles, created by Tree through the years, this image album exposes the complex world of being a woman.

*Currently under construction. This gallery contains artful female nudes; please browse at your own discretion.

* Oil Painting     * Assemblage & Sculpture   

* Acrylic Painting    * Collage Multi-Media 

* Digital Photography Photomanipulation    

* Hand Crafted & Painted Folk Art  

* Spiritkeepers Painted Stones; metaphysical symbols & spirit guide totem animals 

*Jewelry; including Mystic Atlantis Primitive Jewelry Collection 

* Writing & Poetry; INK SPOTS - Tree writes in a variety of styles all throughout this site, but to read poetic works, both previously published and unpublished, click text or image at left.

* Pet Portraits; unique portrait styles by request only. 

*Artist Tree Branches - Memberships & Social Networking Sites For Tree