25 October, 2017

matrimonial tree

The Matrimonial Tree
"The Matrimony Tree is based on an ancient Donegal tradition. When a couple were engaged to be married, two types of tree were planted side by side. When the lovers married, the trees were grafted together and left to grow.

The individual trees would have had their own distinctive characteristics,
but the merging of the two formed something beautiful and unique.
The Artist has used this symbolism to celebrate the unity and friendship between the twin towns of Stranorlar & Ballybofey. It is said that lovers who pass through the arch holding hands will love each other for ever!"

Info courtesy of dccpa (donegal county council public art) website



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Location: Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, Ireland

26 comments:

  1. KeesOctober 25, 2017 at 9:11 AM

    Ha Bill, fantastisch dit kunst werk, prachtig symbool als bevestiging van de vriendschap tussen de twee steden.
    Groet kees.

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  2. ChristineOctober 25, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    Great symbolism in this unique sculpture! I love it! Great find Bill!

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  3. Patsfotos.October 25, 2017 at 9:32 AM

    Hi Bill.

    Beautifully woven these two trees together.
    Nice also a real tree behind.
    Beautiful picture Bill.

    Groettie from Patricia.

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  4. s.cOctober 25, 2017 at 9:34 AM

    Nice and meaningful tradition but now a picture of two real trees Bill.

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  5. Billy Blue EyesOctober 25, 2017 at 9:40 AM

    What a great tradition

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  6. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraOctober 25, 2017 at 10:06 AM

    Fantástico este memorial.
    Um abraço e boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  7. MarleenOctober 25, 2017 at 10:21 AM

    A wonderful tradition!

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  8. Stefan JanssonOctober 25, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    Nice old tradition.

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  9. AndyOctober 25, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    Yes.. something beautiful, unique and romantic indeed.

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  10. biebkriebelsOctober 25, 2017 at 10:50 AM

    What a romantic sculpture!

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  11. TomOctober 25, 2017 at 11:13 AM

    ...it sure makes a bold statement.

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  12. Marie SmithOctober 25, 2017 at 1:02 PM

    What a lovely tradition. Beautiful sculpture too. I love this post, Bill.

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  13. CatarinaOctober 25, 2017 at 1:48 PM

    I like this tradition!!!

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  14. KateOctober 25, 2017 at 2:27 PM

    A sculpture that clearly celebrates entwined lives.

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  15. LowellOctober 25, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    Now that's something unique to my experience. I love it! Perhaps you could write letters to the mayors of our cities suggesting they do something just like this?

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  16. LoisOctober 25, 2017 at 2:54 PM

    A lovely work of art and a sweet tradition!

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  17. SharonOctober 25, 2017 at 4:13 PM

    What a wonderful tradition!

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  18. William KendallOctober 25, 2017 at 4:18 PM

    An unusual idea, but I like it, and the art.

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  19. JennOctober 25, 2017 at 5:48 PM

    A matrimonial tree! What a lovely tradition, I like it very much.

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  20. RedPatOctober 25, 2017 at 8:26 PM

    I really like that!

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  21. Lowcarb team memberOctober 25, 2017 at 11:01 PM

    Oh this is beautiful Bill.
    A wonderful work of art and a special tradition ...

    All the best Jan

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  22. MichelleOctober 25, 2017 at 11:42 PM

    I like this story and this sculpture.

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  23. RedOctober 25, 2017 at 11:47 PM

    This is something l'd never heard of before great symolism and meaning.

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  24. magiceyeOctober 26, 2017 at 2:16 AM

    Such a beautiful tradition. Is it followed till date? The sculptor has conceptualised the tradition wonderfully too!

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  25. GunnOctober 26, 2017 at 6:55 AM

    I have never heard about this before now.
    Great art and very very nice.

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  26. KayOctober 26, 2017 at 7:08 AM

    What a wonderful tradition! And what a wonderful rendition of it. A good marriage really does form something new and beautiful.

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