Willow Tree - Welcome Here Jim Shore It was such a self-directed

It was such a self-directed pose

"I wanted this prayer figure to be a humble piece

a piece of comfort and mindfulness

Friendship is the sweetest gift

The puzzle pieces allude to how we are all inextricably linked together… they’re also symbols of children with autism

Willow Tree - Welcome Here Jim Shore It was such a self-directedTo all who enter, welcome here The title of this piece is from one of my favourite Christmas Carols called Welcome Here. Its a cheerful and inviting song. I wanted the wreath to be a beautiful and intricate cut metal design that appears to come forward and be presented as a symbol of welcome, home and hospitality. The wreath is dominant, but its also lacy and airy almost musical in the repetition of its pattern. I think the contrast of dark rust