“Hanging Sycamore Branches” by Tyler Huntzinger

Name: Tyler Huntzinger Title: “Hanging Sycamore Branches” Medium: asphalt & oil Price: $2900 Dimensions: 28 x 22 Artist Statement:  This image of sycamore branches references the biblical story of Zacchaeus, emphasizing the importance of seeking the divine, overcoming obstacles, and being open to transformation. In the Gospel of Luke (Luke 19:1-10), Zacchaeus, a tax collector in Jericho, desired to see Jesus, so he climbed a tree to get a better view. When Jesus reached the tree, he called Zacchaeus by name. They shared a meal, and Zacchaeus found alignment with his moral values. This story illustrates the act of seeking the divine and the effort needed to overcome barriers. Sycamores are typically large trees due to their rapid growth. Many have enormous leaves and beautifully mottled bark. However, the seed balls produced each fall that often linger into the spring are, to me, their most prominent feature. Seeing these hanging always serves as a reminder that our individual