Italian Talent 2006!!
text by Alfredo Salaccione, photos by Olivier Barreau
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This mugo pine was collected three years ago. It is very strong and in good health.
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I really love to work pines, so I decided to bring with me this tree to UBI congress in Alberobello. |
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I start with the preparation work. |
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I always try to live this part of the work with tranquillity and calm. I this way I relax myself and I take intimacy with the tree. |
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For the carving work on pines I prefer to use manual tools.
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Burning jin and shari, in this way they looks more natural and older. |
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Wiring. The first branch don't need to be bend, so I can use only thin wire. |
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The first branch is in position.
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Using a guy wire to put in position a branch. |
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In this way I can use thinner wire and stress less the tree. |
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Wiring the main branch, it will be bend on the trunk using some guy wires. |
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A change of inclination exalt the trunk and the base of the mugo. |
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I decide to cut a branch, that I don't need for the design. |
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The mental idea is coming true. |
Here it is the result of some hours of work. I won the Italian New Talent Contest 2006 and in this way I will represent Italy at the next european congress in Belgium. |
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