Wish Tree ii Acrylic Print

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A wish tree is an individual tree, usually distinguished by species, position or appearance, which is used as an object of wishes and offerings. Such trees are identified as possessing a special religious or spiritual value. Postulants make votive offerings in hopes of having a wish granted, or a prayer answered, from a nature spirit, saint or goddess, depending on the local tradition.

One form of votive offering is the token offering of a coin. The remains of one such tree can be found near Ardmaddy House in Argyll, Scotland, a hawthorn, which is a species traditionally linked with fertility. The trunk and branches are covered with hundreds of coins which have been driven through the bark and into the wood. The local tradition is that a wish will be granted for each of the coins so treated

Helen Jackson was born and brought up in the north of England where she developed and interest in art, design and photography. Moving to Devon to continue her studies in design and technology she continued to further her interest in photography. After graduating with a BSc. in Design Technology and Business Helen went on to work in engineering for many years where her creative flair was channeled into providing marketing literature and websites for the company. In 2004 Helen began to work as a freelance website designer where her photographic skills were put to good use providing her clients with a seamless package of website design and photography. Helen continues to service those client websites but no works mainly with business...