Easter Tree of Life Easter Tree of Life (L) Marianna Pietnak

(L) Marianna Pietnak

is a form of folk art most known in the cultures of Poland

The design on the egg (hard boiled or hollow) can be drawn with wax

the art form evolved out of a functional practice

Easter Tree of Life Easter Tree of Life (L) Marianna PietnakAcross cultures, Easter and the spring equinox represent rebirth, renewal, and the reawakening of nature after the dark of winter. Given such, some of the symbols used to celebrate this time of year are eggs, flowers, trees in bud, and baby animals such as chicks and rabbits. Inspiration for the design of this Easter Tree of Life comes from the Polish paper cut tradition known as Wycinanki, and the egg painting and paper cut decorating tradition