# Salvaged Treasured Trees Dennis Lin Preserves Nature for Everyone to See with No. 1-60 By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-02-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dennis-lin References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/art/archives/014333.php) & [forty-seven](http://www.forty-seven.ca) Artist Dennis Lin rescued a [maple tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvage-and-sap) from a mill (well, if you can call it rescued...) and turned it into an art exhibit. No, the tree's definitely not rescued, but it has been kept from a life as [multiple pieces of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection). Dennis Lin took the old tree, divided it into 60 sections, and has preserved it for people to observe and study. He titled the piece No. 1-60. The features of the tree are amazing, and it's hard to imagine the [natural complexity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity) being erased by a furniture mill. Dennis Lin's No. 1-60 was photographed by Derek Flack. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tree Salvage Art:** There is an increasing trend in the creation of art sculptures, installations, and pieces from salvaged trees as a way to preserve nature and promote sustainability. - **Nature Preservation Through Art:** A trend is emerging where artists are using their work as a means of preserving nature and bringing environmental causes to light. - **Woodworking Conservation:** Woodworkers are beginning to explore sustainable practices like salvaging trees and reclaiming wood to create beautiful pieces while minimizing environmental impact and promoting conservation. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from this trend by embracing environmentally-conscious practices and using their platform to raise awareness and promote conservation efforts. - **Furniture-making:** The furniture-making industry can incorporate more sustainable practices like tree salvaging and use this as a unique selling point to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Woodworking:** The woodworking industry can explore sustainable practices and incorporate more eco-friendly materials to create products while ensuring an environmentally responsible value chain from sourcing to disposal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monolithic Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-with-trees.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Imperfect Timber Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no1-common.md) - [Time-Layered Wood Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-of-wood.md) - [Playable Oak Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funeral-for-a-tree.md) - [Japanese Art-Inspired Oak Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novus-collection.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md)