“An Invitation to join in Tree Project!” for The inaugural "MIRACLE SHOW!!!" curated by James Woodward at The Miracle Garden

“An Invitation to join in Tree Project!”
(Jujube seeds from Hiroshima)

*On a special note, one of the artists, Hiroshi Sunairi is giving out Jujube Tree seeds from Hiroshima for those interested in planting and growing them. These seeds are the second or third generation of the Hibaku trees, the surviving trees of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. Tree Project will entail you growing these seeds this year and later exhibiting the sprouts in Dec 2009 at The Horticultural Society of New York. After the Dec exhibition, you will get your seedlings and pots back. If you are interested in be a part of Tree Project, please simply bring an empty pot (soil will be provided).

http://treeproject.blogspot.com/
http://treeproject.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-seeds-2009.html
http://www.hsny.org/programs_exhibitions.html
http://cenyc.org/openspace/gardens/man/miracle
What: The inaugural MIRACLE SHOW!!!
Where: The Miracle Garden, East Village, New York (Avenue B and 3rd Street)
When: Mother’s Day 2009 (May 10, 2-5 pm)

Exhibiting Artists:

Jeffrey Burdian / JBurdian@gmail.com
Julian Calero /juliancalero@gmail.com
Maggie Godwin /Maggie.godwin@gmail.com
Maxim Jezek / msjezek@earthlink.net
Anne Kyle /anne.elise.kyle@gmail.com
Caitlin Biskup/ CaitlinBiskup@gmail.com
Patty Lu / Patricalu@gmail.com
Chason Matthams / Chasonm@gmail.com
Jennifer Mills/missjennifermills@gmail.com
Jayson Musson / Jaysonmusson@gmail.com
Cynthia Ruse / Cynr@mindspring.com
Amelia Saul / Amelia.m.Saul@googlemail.com
Christopher Starbody /cstarbody@gmail.com
Loretta Anna Suby / Lasuby@yahoo.dk
Hiroshi Sunairi / Hiroshisunairi@gmail.com*
Gretchen Vitamvas / Gretchen_Vitamvas@hotmail.com

“An Invitation to join in Tree Project!” for "Eat Clay or Die" exhibition curated by Michele Quan & Susannah Tisue at Greenwich House Pottery

“An Invitation to join in Tree Project!”

The trees that still live from the time of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima are called Hibaku trees (A-bombed trees).

Since 2006, from Dr. Riki Horiguchi, a tree doctor in Hiroshima, I have been receiving seedlings and seeds of Ginkgo, Cycas revolute, Round Leaf Holly, Persimmon, Chinaberry, Firmiana simplex, Japanese Hackberry, Jujube trees that are the second or third generation of the Hibaku trees.

I am interested in giving Hibaku Persimmon seeds to the ones that are interested in planting and growing them. Thus, I am calling for ceramic artists to make his or her own ceramic pots to plant. Since persimmon plants will grow fruits, your pot with my seeds will be our collaboration piece for "Eat Clay or Die" exhibition curated by Michele Quan & Susannah Tisue in May at Greenwich House Pottery 16 Jones St. New York, NY 10014
Procedure:
At the opening of "Eat Clay or Die" exhibition on Tue, May 12, I will be giving the Hibaku Persimmon seeds. After the exhibition, you will grow your plants on your own. In Dec 2009, your handcrafted pots (in any shape, size, and taste) and the grown seedlings will be part of my Tree Project exhibition at The Horticultural Society of New York with your names credited as collaborators. After the Dec exhibition, I will document yourself with your pots in your hands and you will get your seedlings and pots back.

These pictures are the documentation of those who received trees from Hiroshima and the images will be part of Tree Project.

http://www.hsny.org/programs_exhibitions.html
http://treeproject.blogspot.com/

Please let me know if you are interested in creating pots for Hibaku Seeds for "Eat Clay or Die" exhibition at treeprojects@gmail.com
Hiroshi Sunairi 2009

New Faculty Artwork Reception April 21 at Pless Hall, New York University

“Tree Project”

The trees that still live from the time of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima are called, Hibaku trees (A-bombed trees).

Since 2006, from a Tree Dr. Riki Horiguchi in Hiroshima, I have been receiving seedlings and seeds of Ginkgo, Cycas revolute, Round Leaf Holly, Persimmon, Chinaberry, Firmiana simplex, Japanese Hackberry, Jujube trees that are the second or third generation of Hibaku Trees

I have been giving these seeds to the ones that are interested in planting them both in the US and the world. These pictures are the documentation of those who received trees from Hiroshima.

These seedlings will be exhibited at The Horticultural Society of New York in Dec 2009.
http://treeproject.blogspot.com/

If you are interested in growing your Hibaku seeds, please contact me at treeprojects@gmail.com

or join my facebook Tree Project Group at
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=67989887537

Hiroshi Sunairi 2009





List of titles (clockwise)

“Tree Project: Julie Kondo, Ginkgo Tree”
Digital C-print, the first edition
8 ½ x 8 ½
2009

“Tree Project: Albury, Ginkgo Tree”
Digital C-print, the first edition
8 ½ x 8 ½
2009

“Tree Project: Miritellos, Ginkgo Tree”
Digital C-print, the first edition
8 ½ x 8 ½
2009

“Tree Project: Nishijo Andersen, Chinese parasol tree (Firmiana simplex)”
Digital C-print, the first edition
8 ½ x 8 ½
2009

“Tree Project: Miritello and Tree Dr. Riki Horiguchi”
Digital C-print, the first edition
8 ½ x 8 ½
2009

“Tree Project: vega, Ginkgo Tree”
Digital C-print, the first edition
8 ½ x 8 ½
2009

"Tree Project: The Kolsruds, Chinese parasol tree (Firmiana simplex)”
Digital C-print, the first edition
8 ½ x 8 ½
2009

“Tree Project: Harlan, Chinese parasol tree (Firmiana simplex)”
Digital C-print, the first edition
8 ½ x 8 ½
2009

“Tree Project: Kolsruds, Chinese parasol tree (Firmiana simplex)”
Digital C-print, the first edition
8 ½ x 8 ½
2009

Hibaku Chinaberry donated for "The Yuko Sueta Benefit" at Participant Inc.

Hiroshi Sunairi
"A Life of Melia azedarach (Chinaberry) from Hiroshima"
A seedling of Melia azedarach (Chinabery)
10x6x6
2009



About Tree Project:
The trees that still live from the time of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima are called, Hibaku trees (A-bombed trees).

In 2006, I was given second or third generation seeds and seedlings of the tree that survived the atomic bombing by Tree Dr. Riki Horigichi in Hiroshima. I brought these seeds and seedlings to the US to give them to people who are interested in planting them and growing them.

As I have started this project, I have come to realize that they are not about reminding people about the atomic bombing but sharing the preciousness of life.

I would not claim the price of this plant since my tree project is a gift. However, I would like to ask for people who wish to recieve this plant to come up with the price of donation for Yuko. I ask for the compassionate and kindest generosity from the bottom of my heart.

Hiroshi Sunairi
http://treeproject.blogspot.com/

Sunairi's "Tree Project" on considering pictures | sean justice > open journal

Take a look! http://seanjustice.blogspot.com/2009/03/catching-our-breath-together.html

"Seeds from Hiroshima as Thank you art" for Thank You @RT on March 9th

"Seeds from Hiroshima as Thank you art" for Thank You @RT on March 9th
The Kolsruds planting 2006



As a part of "Tree Project," in which I have been giving the seeds of the trees that survived from the time of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima to the people who are interested in planting and growing them in the US or anywhere in the world. I have sent these seeds to overseas by FedEx, if the person can facilitate the shipping fee, I can send basically anywhere to those interested in planting them. In exchange with the seeds, I ask for documentations (pic, video, diary) and join my facebook page and blog for sharing the process of growing. I have the seeds of Round Leaf Holly, Persimmon, Chinaberry, Firmiana simplex, Japanese Hackberry, Jujube trees. Please look into my project blog for specificity of plants and the condition in which they can survive. http://treeproject.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-seeds-2009.html

Please contact me at treeprojects@gmail.com

or my face book Tree Project group page at
http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/group.php?gid=67989887537

Thank You @RT on March 9th
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"Artists take shots at bailout" BY DAWN BAUMGARTNER The Herald-Sun features an image of Sunairi's "Maverick"

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"MAVERICK - Long Lost and Forgotten" 2008
installation view at The Bailout Biennial Exhibition, Golden Belt, NC


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Change in Command site features Sunairi's opinion, along with 44 people in different categories

Issue 41: The Arts

Featured Response: Hiroshi Sunairi || Artist / Professor, New York University

Throughout history, artists have often had a strong political voice, working for or against a government to add culture and heart to their countries. During the McCain/Obama election, I had more than 3 invitations to donate my artwork to art auction events to raise money for Obama. These events were all facilitated by artists gathering for the cause. On the day of the election, a friend of mine, Jonathan Horowitz exhibited his new installation, entitled, “Obama 08” congratulating the victory of Obama even before it was decided.

There is also hope that this new administration will usher in increased support for the arts. One simple step President Obama could take is to appoint a Secretary of the Arts. This position would foster a greater focus on national support for the arts, culminating in large public artworks, airports designed by the artists, and increased funding for non-profit art organizations.

As I travel to other countries, from the airport to the city, I often come across humongous sculptures by renowned artists of that country. It is a good sign of prosperity when the culture of art is promoted in any country. When interesting installations are a part of the cityscape it suggests that a society is wealthy in their heart and nurtures the beauty of culture.

Born in Hiroshima, Japan, 1972, Hiroshi Sunairi lives and works in New York where he teaches at NYU’s Department of Art and Art Professions. His most recent installation work entitled “White Elephant” was shown in the Japan Society of New York in 2007. “White Elephant” is a deconstructed life-size ceramic elephant, a 9.11 memorial not only for Americans but also for Iraqis and the people of Afghanistan. The installation “A Night of Elephants” was shown at Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art, Japan in 2005 (Sunairi’s hometown). For this installation, Sunairi collaborated with the city of Hiroshima to gather pruned trees that survived the atomic bombing, all of which he inserted into a metal framework in the shape of an elephant lying down. Departing from the Western saying that “Elephants Never Forget,” this work debuted on the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Sunairi has exhibited with Andrew Kreps Gallery, New York, and LA Galerie Lothar Albrecht, Frankfurt, and Galleri Wang, Oslo.

Check out the "Change in Command" site at
http://changeincommand.com/issues/arts