Ringling's Banyan

I am fascinated by Banyan trees. One tree can look like a small grove, arms stretching parallel to the earth, and then it sends down roots, that... more

by Heather Nagy

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36.000 x 12.000 x 1.500 inches

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Ringling's Banyan

Artist

Heather Nagy

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Painting - Acrylic On Canvas

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I am fascinated by Banyan trees. One tree can look like a small grove, arms stretching parallel to the earth, and then it sends down roots, that slowly grow down to the ground and eventually provide support for the heavy branches. They are maze-like, one tree can take up an acre of land! The Banyan tree is the national tree of India, yet can be found in Hawaii and other temperate climates. Henry Ford with Thomas Edison planted the first Banyan in the continental United States, in Ft. Meyers, FL in hopes of finding a cheaper source of rubber. I’ve been able to see a few of these marvels in person. Legoland, FL took over the Cypress gardens where one was planted 90 years ago. I’ve also enjoyed walking the grounds of The Ringling museum which contains several of the trees. This painting was inspired by the grounds there. If you are in Sarasota this is a treasure, the grounds beautiful. It also has a wonderful collection of art and a fun look back at the circus.

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February 11th, 2019

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