{"id":348,"date":"2025-07-03T17:39:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T17:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/?p=348"},"modified":"2025-07-03T17:39:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T17:39:23","slug":"the-butterfly-tree-a-symbol-of-renewal-in-fort-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/?p=348","title":{"rendered":"The Butterfly Tree: A Symbol of Renewal in Fort Washington"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Installed at the Tech\/Rec Community Center in Fort Washington, Maryland, <strong>The Butterfly Tree<\/strong> by artist <strong>Judy Sutton Moore<\/strong> stands as a radiant symbol of <strong>renewal and growth<\/strong>. Crafted in stainless steel, this striking sculpture pays homage to the site\u2019s past as a thriving community garden, transforming that legacy into a permanent, uplifting form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey from concept to completion was a true collaboration. Judy\u2019s vision was brought to life through a seamless process of <strong>shop drawings, hands-on fabrication<\/strong>, and <strong>precise installation<\/strong>. Our team worked side by side with Judy, refining the design and ensuring every element\u2014particularly the carefully positioned butterflies\u2014was crafted and installed with <strong>intention and care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sculpture doesn\u2019t just reflect nature\u2014it mirrors the <strong>community spirit<\/strong> that once cultivated the land beneath it. <em>The Butterfly Tree<\/em> now invites reflection, hope, and joy for all who pass by, honoring both past and future with every glint of light it catches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinksculpture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-122456-693x1024.png\" alt=\"\" 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