Actions (and Gestures) Speak Louder Than Words with Figurines from Willow Tree®

1. Actions (and Gestures) Speak Louder Than Words with Figurines from Willow Tree® They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and with Willow Tree®, a sculptural figure is worth as much, if not more. Willow Tree® figurative sculptures powerfully capture words from the heart in a comforting, thoughtful, and subtle way. Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original figures in her studio in Kansas City, Missouri, and each piece is then cast from her original works and painted individually by hand. This intimate process captures the unique feelings between the giver and receiver, including those of love, courage, hope, and appreciation. The result is a delicate figure that conveys emotion not through facial features, but through body language. This includes the angle of the figurine, the tilt of the head, the placement of the hands, and the subdued colors with which each figure is painted. The soft tones and gentle angles create a canvas that captures the subtle intimacy of family, friends, and even pets, and also allow the gift giver and recipient to ascribe greater meaning to the figure that symbolizes their unique bond. Family groupings are a large part of Susan Lordi’s work. Her figurines capture the small gestures between family members that communicate love and reflect the dynamic of the relationship.

2. Whether celebrating a marriage, a growing family, a new pet, or a multi-generational family, Susan Lordi’s art work can help you display your family dynamics in a lovingly simplistic way. Willow Tree® also offers a line of pet figurines that capture the unique bond between children and their pets. With small and large figurines of horses, cats, and dogs of all different sizes, you can display them individually or add them to a family grouping. Susan Lordi creates figurines that transcend the family unit as well. The extensive collection of figures, figurine ornaments, and nativity sets from Willow Tree® are appropriate for any relationship. The diverse collection of figures allows you to mix and match, and create a story that captures the sentiments of the meaningful relationships in your life. With themes such as the “the bond of love,”“resilience,”“love that transcends years,” “appreciation,” and “a treasured friendship,” these figures create a canvas that helps capture and communicate your bond with family members and friends. These cherished figures can be displayed seasonally, such as a nativity set or ornament during the holidays, or shared year-round to celebrate the bond between a mother and child, father and child, siblings, friends, and even between co-workers. The power of these figures is their simplicity. They transcend any celebration, including anniversaries, holidays, and life events, as well as any social dynamic, whether it be between a mentor and mentee, or a grandmother and grandchild. Browse handcrafted sculptural figures at https://www.willowtree.com/