Forests, Woods and Groves: Art from the Arborealists

A stunning collection of artwork from the Arborealists, a group of highly skilled artists who feature trees, forests, and woodland as their most vital subjects.

Over the past decade, the Arborealists’ diverse and influential work has highlighted protected woodlands’ history and changing landscapes, as well as illuminating the enchantment of ancient trees. Each member has developed their own artistic language, showcasing manifold applications in everything from scale, medium, style, and philosophical approach. This beautiful book celebrates the natural world and showcases the diverse work of thirty-six artists.

The volume includes an introduction to the Arborealists by Philippa Beale, a founding member, as well as information on some of the site-specific projects undertaken by the collective, written by the president of the Arborealists, Tim Craven.

Philippa Beale is an artist, curator, and educator, and is a founding member of the Arborealists. Beale has spent the past twenty-four years curating exhibitions in the UK, France, and Gibraltar and was elected a fellow in Fine Art for Higher Education in 2006. Her work bears witness to the greater environmental campaign and provides visual experiences that enable people to feel connected to nature and their love of trees. She lives in Margate in Kent.