If a Tree Falls in the Forest …

Date: August 6, 2008 | Category: Holiday & Gift, Lifestyle

We all know the philosophical conundrum. If a tree falls in the forest and nobody’s there to hear it, does it make a sound? Rod Surber, eco-artist and founder of Salvage Woodworks, would negate the question altogether. Rod makes it his business to transform fallen trees into living art.

Inspired by the availability of local timber left decaying in landfills or burned to ash, Rod decided to turn this natural resource into everyday art. Searching for scraps of locally harvested wood at nearby collection sites, green recycling centers and residential yards (with permission, of course), Rod creates one-of-a-kind goblets, platters, bowls, bells, boxes and more. Guided by the integrity of the grain, all of Rod’s pieces are hand-sanded and polished with vegetable or food-grade oils, with no two exactly alike. Finishes and solvents are biodegradable, free from petroleum and toxins. If you’re searching for a unique wedding or housewarming gift, a piece by Rod Surber is sure to remain an object of thought for as long as the riddle of the fallen tree, itself.

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