Tree prints

Bryan Nash Gill is an artist who creates photo-like large scale prints from the cross sections of trees. Each detail is meticulously imprinted; the complete work forms a delicate map of tree rings. Gill's work is displayed in museums and galleries throughout the United States, Japan and Dubai. The above print is 52″ long x 38.5″ wide.
The final print is created through a number of steps. First the specimen must be cut and the surface sanded till it is smooth and flat. Ink is rolled out on the wood and a piece of handcrafted washi paper is placed over the print block. Pressing with his fingertips, Bryan imprints the texture of the wood on the surface of the paper section by section.


I would love to see one of these prints in person. Art that takes it's inspiration from nature is my favorite kind. The meticulous nature of this particular style is really impressive to me. It's such a delicate process, just one flaw along the way would ruin the entire feel of the print. He actually has to push his fingernails against every minuscule section of the flat of the tree in order to get the full image!