Giuseppe Penone

Giuseppe Penone is an outstanding artist who produces fantastic works of art that are absolutely out there. Penone's work is meant to help man connect better with nature. In the piece pictured below Penone took a tree and carved out the middle of it. Inside it sculpted a smaller tree. But this small tree on the inside actually shows what the tree would have looked like at a younger age. Penone is able to follow the growth rings and branches that are present inside of all trees. By doing this he is able to carve out an accurate representation of the tree in its early life.

While many artist create incredible things out of wood Penone is a class above the rest. The time and dedication it took to create this one piece alone is mind boggling. The piece is entitled The Hidden Life Within also shows the journey that a tree takes to reach its final form. Penone's other works also revolve around trees. In one installation he completely hollows out a tree and leaves only the outer bark. Penone's work is both inspiring and breathtaking, and it is safe to say that he has created a style that is all his own.