Tree Sections

This is a rough sketch playing on the idea of painting a tree that spans the 3 large walls (opposing the doors).

In this schematic, there would be a continuous tree that the viewer sees grow as they walk up. When one first enters the stairwell from the ground, they are "underground", following the root system up to the 2nd floor. On the second floor, the branches follow up to the midsection of the tree. At the top floor, the viewer finally sees the canopy bearing brightly colored fruits. All throughout are iconic images of vegetables and fruits. Nothing is rendered - it is made up of defined, readable shapes.

This mural reflects wellness because it portrays growth and engages the viewer to identify all the natural foods (root vegetables, above ground vegetables and berries, tree fruits) which give life. The tree of life must be fruit bearing and vital.

The tips of the branches end at before they reach the doors. It would be best not to paint around the doors, because it is not an ideal place for someone to stop and stare. The most interesting imagery should be along the stairs and at the platforms in-between where the large walls are.

Vignettes could be introduced into the shape outlines of certain leaves or fruits. There an individual artist would have a chance to show their personal interpretation of wellness.