Demdaco Willow Tree Angel of Healing

Demdaco 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 Demdaco Willow Tree, Susan says, "I try to keep the interpretation of Demdaco Willow Tree open. I hope this makes it more personal, and allows the viewer to decide its meaning."

Message: For those who give comfort with caring and tenderness

Inspiration - Susan's explanation of the inspiration and creative process behind specific sculptures: For those who give comfort with caring and tenderness - Introduced January 2000

"This was the first piece that I sculpted in the summer of 1999. I worked out the form intuitively. I didn't know how it would turn out. I wanted it to be very open - open to interpretation from the viewer. The bird can be a metaphor for protection or comfort or healing. When I created it, I was thinking about the idea of fragility and how we need to heal our inside - our soul. The bird is so fragile and light - a metaphor for the vulnerability of our inner feelings. This piece helped define Willow Tree."

Size: 5" H
Artist: Susan Lordi
Material: Metal, 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.