Champion Trees
Chasing The
Chasing the Champion Trees is an ongoing body of work by Simone Stivi, documenting California’s largest and most storied trees - ancient beings that stand as witnesses to history and anchors of their ecosystems.
The Artist
Simone Stivi is a plein-air artist devoted to the spirit of California’s plants and trees.
Traveling solo through wild landscapes in her van, Frankie, she seeks out ancient beings that have stood for generations.
Her drawings are created in their presence.
An intentional practice rooted in reverence and a deep sensitivity to the natural world.
Her current body of work, Chasing the Champion Trees, honors California’s most extraordinary giants.
Each piece carries the spirit and quiet gravity of the being it was inspired by.
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