Willow Tree hand-carved sculptures speak in quiet ways to heal, comfort, protect and inspire. Susan Lordi identifies emotions so important for us to convey, and renders them in simple, pure gestures. About Willow Tree, Susan says, "I try to keep the interpretation of Willow Tree open. I hope this makes it more personal, and allows the viewer to decide its meaning."

Message: "Our bright, joyful gift!"

Inspiration - Susan's explanation of the inspiration and creative process behind specific sculptures: Our bright, joyful gift! - Introduced Summer 2007

"I carved Our Gift to celebrate the exciting realization of suddenly becoming a family after the birth of a first child. The composition of mother and father forms a little protective circle around the baby. This piece fits well in the Reliquary, or next to it on a Coordinating Shelf (display pieces that are part of The Roses in my Garden)."

Size: 8.5" H
Artist: Susan Lordi
Material: Resin
Packaging: Gift Box

Artist Information
Susan Lordi's art reflects our relationships with people and the world around us. Her keen observation of the human form is further inspired by ballet, modern dance, nature, and her personal experiences with family and friends. These influences are revealed in her Willow Tree® sculptures, from which emotion is communicated through gestures only.

Besides her work in sculpture, Susan has always loved making art with cloth. She has a Master of Fine Arts in Textile Design, and her fiber art has been exhibited internationally. A monograph of her art textiles has been published in the Portfolio Collection by Telos Art Publishing and she is featured in the book Art Textiles of the World: USA. Susan maintains a studio in Kansas City, Missouri.