Chicago Tree Project featured on WGN9 Chicago
Trees saved from chainsaw turned into art on Lake Shore Drive
CHICAGO — Dozens of trees lining Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive were slated to be cut down because they were dying from the Emerald Ash Borer. That’s until someone came up with the idea of salvaging the trees by transforming them into works of art.
“We’re not looking for a common theme. We’re looking for what they’re doing with the tree that will make their work shine and have an interaction with the public too,” said Janet Austin, Chicago Sculpture International.
by Erin Ivory, June 26, 2017
