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Public invited to pick Sycamore Gap tree artwork
The public’s vote counts for 30% in selecting an artwork from the felled Sycamore Gap tree, with the final piece expected by 2028 as part of a national engagement program.
- The National Trust unveiled finalists and opened a public ballot, with voting running until March 28 for the public to choose which of six artists will use wood from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree.
- Following Storm Agnes in 2023, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers illegally felled the tree, provoking national outrage, prompting the National Trust to seek proposals for using half its timber.
- Voters can cast up to three votes using a valid email at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sycamore-gap-commission, while the timber has seasoned for 28 months and parts are displayed at Seaton Delaval Hall and Northumberland National Park gateway.
- Backed by major heritage bodies, the commission forms part of a wider public engagement programme supported by Northumberland National Park Authority, Historic England, the Hadrian's Wall Partnership and the National Trust.
- Shortlisted ideas span sculptural works and nationwide participatory projects, with six creators including Alex Hartley and Tom James, Helix Arts x George King Architects, Mary Dalton, non zero one, Sam Williams Studio, Brighton, and Trigger.
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Great Yorkshire RadioWhat future do you want for Sycamore Gap tree? Vote now on what's next for the felled landmark
The public has been asked to vote on which of six shortlisted artists should create an artwork from the wood of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree in a "nationally important" commission.
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Public to vote on artists shortlisted to create work from Sycamore Gap tree wood
The six shortlisted artists have been unveiled and the public ballot is open.
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