The Singing, Ringing Tree

Looking like the wreckage of an Alien space craft, this Futuristic Sculpture is Art Jim, but not as we know it. Commisioned by a forward thinking Burnley Council & designed by Tonkin Liu Architects
www.tonkinliu.co.uk
www.vimeo.com/tonkinliu/singing-ringing-­tree
www.vimeo.com/tonkinliu/singing-ringing-­tree-animation.
The collection of tubes makes the strangest sounds when the wind blows, which is often round the location at Crown Point, on the moorland overlooking Burnley. Seen in the background is Pendle Hill, famous for the PENDLE WITCHES. Maybe in the sculpture, the myth lives on. Let me know what YOU think.

• Category

  Film & Animation

[April Wallace]

Being from Alabama where tornados are very prone, this is very eerie. We would think there is a tornado always coming.

[RailMon]

Not much chance of that April, since the 'Tree' is situated miles from any houses and the sound it produces doesn't carry more than a few metres.

When the wind is strong it actually drowns out the sounds of the 'Tree' beyond, as I say, a few metres.

I have to say, I've been absolutely amazed by the huge & vastly varied response this particular art form has produced. From ecstatic praise, to abusive comments and I'm only the videographer.

Regards, Hugh.

[salukibob1]

sorry but what a waste of time and money

modern art is crap, you can't beat the old masters

[RailMon]

Mmm, but they said that about Rembrandt & Lowry & many others.

[MahCatAteMahHomework]

I will just be honest. It sounds freaking terrifying.

[Hisyam Hakimi]

its kinda creepy

[Stephanie Karabaic]

I don't think I'd want one where I'd live...who wants to hear that day in day out

[kaYboi8o8]

im sorry but why the hell is it called a tree?

[XSFlanger]

Imagine that be built near your bedroom :)

[CreativityStrike]

Sounds like a racetrack

[ladylaelpierce]

That sound actually made me physically ill!

[LAminerals]

wouldn't want to live near that. Annoying!