An exhibition will go on display in Northumberland National Park on the anniversary of the discovery of Sycamore Gap's felling. The first phase of an artist commission has been announced, with a section of the Sycamore Gap tree's trunk to go on display at The Sill in the National Park. It will go up alongside a short film and an opportunity for the public to contribute to the plans for a second phase.
The artists selected for the commission are lead artist and Laurent Perrier award-winner Charlie Whinney, film maker Nick Greenall, and poet Matt Sowerby, who has performed on BBC Radio 3 and had his work exhibited by the United National in 2022. The group responded to a call in April from the National Park for artists, designers and architects to pitch for a commission to create a legacy for the tree and provide an opportunity for the public to reconnect with the tree. Read more: Alnwick Garden Winter Light Trail and Lilidorei Christmas tickets on sale with another sell-out year expected Keep up to date with all the latest local news from Northumberland with our free newsletter Charlie Whinney, lead artist at Creative Communities UK, said he felt humbled to be selected.
He said: "Our project involves both the creation of beautiful art as well as being a form of practical environmental activism. "Our sycamore tree, with all other trees, plants, and all of nature, was in constant state of exchange and renew, and with this project we will create a unique opportunity for people to .