



The Tree of Life as a summa of the creative journey of the artist, winspired by Borges’ Fantastic Zoology, and developed into the third dimension. Dwelled by phantasmagoric creatures, derived from universal cosmogonies it’s a metaphor of the constant renew of existence. A work of art in progress that develops, grows, lives, and dies like a tree.
The multi-installations are entirely covered in fabrics for their components – leaves, fruits and animals -; supported by a framework of iron and wood, ensuring their stability. The work was previously presented at the Mocenigo Museum during the 2024 Venice Biennale.


The Tree of Life as a summa of the creative journey of the artist, winspired by Borges’ Fantastic Zoology, and developed into the third dimension. Dwelled by phantasmagoric creatures, derived from universal cosmogonies it’s a metaphor of the constant renew of existence. A work of art in progress that develops, grows, lives, and dies like a tree.
The multi-installations are entirely covered in fabrics for their components – leaves, fruits and animals -; supported by a framework of iron and wood, ensuring their stability. The work was previously presented at the Mocenigo Museum during the 2024 Venice Biennale.
Carla Tolomeo, with the art direction of Clara Santini
Carla Tolomeo, with the art direction of Clara Santini
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