
Astralotus
Black Palm
The Black Palm tree (Astrocaryum mexicanum) is a tropical species native to Central and South America, particularly in regions such as Mexico and Costa Rica. Known for its distinctive black-colored trunks and spiny fronds, this palm tree thrives in lowland rainforests and is often found near riverbanks. The wood of the Black Palm is extremely dense and durable, with a unique appearance due to its dark, mottled coloring. The Black Palm also plays an important role in its ecosystem, providing shelter and food for various wildlife species.
Created from a single piece of Black Palm, the design highlights the unique pointillism found in the tree’s end grain and merges it with the design’s aspiration to reflect oneness at both the universal scale and the quantum or atomic scale. It embodies the complexity and action that resonate across all levels, both seen and unseen.
