{"product_id":"birmingham-sapling-original-ink-drawing-on-hand-cast-cement-tile","title":"Birmingham Sapling – Original Ink Drawing on Hand-Cast Cement Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original ink drawing of a young tree in Birmingham, its slender trunk supported by wooden stakes as it establishes itself within the urban landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the mature trees that often dominate our parks and streets, this small sapling is still finding its place. Its sparse branches reach upwards, carrying delicate clusters of leaves, while the wooden supports at its base offer a reminder that even nature sometimes needs a helping hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drawing captures this quiet stage of growth through a series of fine, overlapping ink marks. The simplicity of the tree’s structure reveals details that might otherwise go unnoticed, from the fragile arrangement of its branches to the practical framework holding it upright.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawn directly onto a hand-cast Portland cement tile, with colour pigments incorporated into the cement mixture, the delicate black ink lines contrast with the weight and solidity of the material. Soft washes of warm orange and pale blue move across the surface, creating subtle variations unique to this particular casting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a dark wooden frame, the piece brings together the fragile beginnings of a living tree with the permanence of cement, a material more commonly associated with the built environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of an ongoing body of work exploring urban trees, the places they inhabit and our relationship with the natural world. This particular drawing considers the small acts of care and intervention that allow trees to establish themselves within our towns and cities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind original artwork, not a print or reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal ink drawing on hand-cast Portland cement tile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour pigments incorporated into the cement mixture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Birmingham, West Midlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTile size: approximately 10cm × 10cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark wooden frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind original artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warrendrawingtrees.com\/pages\/collecting-original-tree-drawings\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollecting Original Tree Drawings | Cement Tile Art Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warrendrawingtrees.com\/pages\/how-cement-tile-art-is-made\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow Cement Tile Art Is Made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warrendrawingtrees.com\/pages\/gift-buying-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eChoosing Art as a Gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warren Drawing Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54384789258568,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/7909\/6648\/files\/FullSizeRender_857eb7dc-918b-4d4d-840f-514425a67cb7.jpg?v=1792759648","url":"https:\/\/warrendrawingtrees.com\/products\/birmingham-sapling-original-ink-drawing-on-hand-cast-cement-tile","provider":"Warren Drawing Trees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}