Justin Aversano. Nicole Buffett. We chose to create the Mother Tree image with the intention to exalt in this symbiotic relationship we have with the tree and our breath of life itself. This collaborative piece aims to acknowledge the primary, crucial and too often overlooked relationship and reliance upon trees for our very existence. The Mother Tree feeds all of life above and below. Above, all creatures of the sky, butterflies, flocks of migrating birds and four legged friends take sanctuary in her safe branches uplifting, protecting and feeding them. From below, her roots reach out to sense and find what the other trees and multitude life forms in her realm need to be nourished. Her mycorrhizae, flora, fauna and colonies of organic growth rely upon her root system to alchemize the Earth and make available an abundance of nutrition, healing and safe harbor. As humans living in the city of Los Angeles, this tree, just like so many around us, gives and lives so richly, so freely, despite impending pollution and disregard. We wanted to celebrate our chosen one of many Mother Trees and articulate her energy of cosmic wonder and magic so that SHE can be safe, seen and Celebrated.