Displayed in nearby Campo San Lorenzo as part of the Skywalk project’s presence at the Venezia Biennale 2025, Tree Beacon, a sculpture by Petroc Sesti, draws attention to the intersection of art, ecology and innovation.
Crafted from hand-poured sheet metal, each component of the sculpture is meticulously hand-welded and polished — a technique that offers a lightweight, low-carbon alternative to traditional cast metal sculpture.
By avoiding the energy-intensive process of molten casting, Tree Beacon reduces both its physical weight and its environmental impact, embodying Platform Earth’s commitment to sustainable artistic innovation.
After its stay in Campo San Lorenzo, Tree Beacon will travel onward to Belém, Brazil, where it will stand as a symbol of the disappearing rainforests at the COP climate conference.