Wisdom. Phrase: "A lifelong love of learning". 4.5" Tall. Willow Tree® hand-carved sculptures speak in quiet ways to heal, comfort, protect and inspire. Susan Lordi identifies emotions so important for us to convey, and renders them in simple, pure gestures. About Willow Tree®, Susan says, I try to keep the interpretation of Willow Tree® open. I hope this makes it more personal, and allows the viewer to decide its meaning.

Wisdom

A lifelong love of learning

I wanted her to be very quiet, contemplative, calming … to exude a quiet happiness, contentment from within. My mom is the inspiration for this piece. She was a teacher most of her life. And she continues to pursue many, varied interests through reading and learning. She always read to us while we were growing up — and encouraged us to read.  Even now at 79, she is reading to others through Books on Tape. With her lifelong love of learning, she continues to open the world — to herself and others.