Artists describe collaborative process and community intent for Tai Chi tree carving

Speakers said the Tai Chi "animal frolics" tree developed through collaboration: the presenter commissioned the work after a backyard tree fell, an initial carver began work, and others were invited to assist. The presenter described asking Christian Belland to help after Gene Delcourt began work but found the wood difficult. One artist said the presenter "gave us a completely green light to interpret the tree," and the team placed animals where branches suggested appropriate shapes.