Ivy-Clad Oak – Original Tree Drawing on Hand-Cast Cement Tiles

A hauntingly detailed ink drawing of an ivy-covered oak tree, meticulously illustrated across a grid of twelve hand-cast cement tiles. Each tile is individually poured, tinted, and arranged to form a striking patchwork—a modern fresco of nature in slow motion.

Inspired by a gnarled English oak found on the grounds of Birtsmorton Court near the Malvern Hills, this piece captures resilience and renewal. The tree, once battered by time, now supports climbing ivy and a few spindly new branches—a quiet metaphor for perseverance.

The drawing is done by hand in archival pigment ink directly onto the tile surface, allowing the natural texture and tonal variation of the cement to complement the organic subject.

This work comes ready to hang and will make a bold, contemplative centrepiece for any space.

Details:

• Original drawing on 12 hand-cast cement tiles
• Archival ink on sealed cement surface
• Approximate overall dimensions: 36cm x 48cm
• One-of-a-kind artwork
• Signed by the artist on reverse