Transforming Historic Copper Beech Tree into Public Sculpture
Artist Anthony Heinz May has been selected to create a public sculpture from the historic Copper Beech tree that stood on the lawn of Weaver Library for generations.
Chosen through a competitive public art process, the Portland, Oregon-based sculptor is known for transforming fallen and dying trees into site-specific works that explore the relationship between nature and community. The sculpture will preserve the legacy of the approximately 125- to 150-year-old tree, which declined due to Beech Leaf Disease.
