The sculpture is made of cedar dimensional lumber and large oak slabs that were harvested from the Sunnyside site where the Center for the Arts
was constructed. The wood from seven mature oak trees that were cut down to make way for the new building was harvested and dried for future use at
the College. The piece was assembled with standard hardware, weather-resistant glues, and hardwood pegs, along with the careful placement of cedar
members that support the suspended weight of the oak slabs. It is affixed to a concrete slab with stout iron “L” brackets. Originally situated on a
temporary sculpture pad in front of the Center for the Arts, the sculpture was relocated in fall 2008 to its permanent location behind the Center for
Faith and Life.
Dimensions:
15' x 8' x8'
Location: Back, Center for Faith and Life
Notes:
This sculpture was created during an artist-in-residence experience led by the artist at Luther College, September 17-21, 2007. During
that time students collaborated with the artist to create the sculpture. Faculty and staff were also invited to participate in its creation.
Jeffrey Boshart said in his Artist’s Statement that he hoped the sculpture helped return “the spirit of the mighty oak trees” to the campus..
