artwave festival 2026 · lewes
Wish Tree
Outside River Lodge Surgery BN72RD
A Wish Tree is an old tradition found in various places in the world, from Japan through the Middle East and up to British Islands, and is practiced till these very days. The Wish Tree holds a spiritual importance, of having a precious site to place your wishes, hopes and requests on. Wish Trees are also found in art and literature, with the most famous one being Yoko Ono’s interactive Wish Tree from the 90’s. In this Wish Tree I invite you to add your wish on one of the blank notes, or on a separate piece of paper, to tie a piece of string or any other object, or to choose your wish to take home with you. What word did you choose?
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A Wish Tree is an old tradition found in various places in the world, from Japan through the Middle East and up to British Islands, and is practiced till these very days. The Wish Tree holds a spiritual importance, of having a precious site to place your wishes, hopes and requests on. Wish Trees are also found in art and literature, with the most famous one being Yoko Ono’s interactive Wish Tree from the 90’s. In this Wish Tree I invite you to add your wish on one of the blank notes, or on a separate piece of paper, to tie a piece of string or any other object, or to choose your wish to take home with you. What word did you choose?