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Multimedia arts project wins Sycamore Gap tree commission after public vote

The Guardian Environment Saturday 23 May 2026, 05:00 UTC By Sundus Abdi 1 min read
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A multimedia arts project has won a commission to create a "living archive" using preserved wood from the felled Sycamore Gap tree. The winning project, developed by Helix Arts and George King Architects, will incorporate storytelling, sound, and sculpture to mark the loss of the Northumberland landmark.

‘Living archive’ will mark loss of Northumberland landmark with storytelling, sound and sculpture using saved wood

A new artwork will transform preserved wood from the felled Sycamore Gap tree into a “living archive” after a public vote.

The community arts charity Helix Arts and George King Architects were named winners of the vote on Saturday, after being shortlisted for a National Trust commission in March.

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