These are two of the many tree sculptures carved after Hurricane Ike destroyed thousands of trees on the island. There are two separate sculptures at this location; “The Geisha” created by artist James Phillips and “Sister Angels” created by artist Dayle Lewis.
‘The Geisha’ represents the homeowners love for the Orient and is a reminder of many trips to Japan. She is facing west to represent the direction you need to travel to get to Japan.
‘Sister Angels’ represents the homeowners two granddaughters. The Angels were the top of the tree that ‘The Geisha’ is carved from. This tree was as high as the wires above and touched the house. It is one of the only sculptures that is not rooted in the ground.
Artist
James D. Phillips has carved trees at residences all over Texas. His art can also be seen in front yards and on the grounds of public buildings all over Galveston Island. Some highlights of James’ include “The Wizard of Oz,” “Geisha,” “Pelican Diving into a School of Fish,” and “Fireplug” at City Hall.
Artist
Chainsaw sculptor, Dayle K. Lewis, from Indiana, has transformed damaged tree trunks into into wondrous sculpted works of art throughout the United States and specifically the Gulf Coast including “Katrina Trees”, “Heavenly Carved Wooden Angels” after Hurricane Katrina and later our Galveston trees after Hurricane Ike.
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