Tree & Leaf

Scarewood 2: The Saplings 2023

Ester-based polyurethane foam, timber armature, cardboard, paper, glue, roofing sealant, plastic foliage, rope, lighting, acrylic and enamel paint

Various sizes

$500 each

About the Work

Foolish humans! Like a B-grade horror sequel, I have sprouted anew. You have not listened to me, so now face my many saplings. The younger generation carry my message forward. They will rally together against your changing of the climate, the incessant noise along my Strand promenade and furniture made out of my friends.

Scarewood 2: The Saplings comes to life between 6 and 7pm on Saturdays and Sundays during Ephemera.

About the Artist

Scarewood 2: The Saplings marks the second collaboration of Townsville creatives Tree & Leaf (Michael Pope and Aaron Ashley, aka Tszar). Pope is an artist and teacher who predominantly works in drawing mediums. He is a co-founder of Urban Sketchers Townsville and member of Murky Waters Studio. Tszar is an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores connection, alienation, and performance. Their work is informed by an academic background in the social sciences, a lifetime behind the camera documenting arts events, and a dark sense of humour.