The Tree in the Forest art print, philosophical wax-string figure painting by Mari Jae
The Tree in the Forest art print, philosophical wax-string figure painting by Mari Jae

The Tree in the Forest Print

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If a tree falls in the forest and nobody hears it… does it still need to say hello?

The Tree in the Forest takes one of philosophy's most famous questions and gives it a distinctly Mari Jae twist. A dramatic tree stretches upward through a fantastical landscape, its branches tangled against a deep green background. Hidden among the foliage are expressive little figures, small presences within a much larger world. And somewhere in all that complexity is the simplest human impulse of all:

Hi.

The work plays with questions of visibility, connection, and self-awareness. What does it mean to exist when nobody is paying attention? Do we need to be seen? Heard? Acknowledged? Or maybe sometimes we just want someone to say hello. Whimsical, slightly philosophical, and full of visual surprises, The Tree in the Forest rewards a closer look. The more you explore the branches and tangled forms, the more characters and possibilities seem to emerge.

About the Print

A reproduction of Mari Jae's original contemporary artwork, capturing the rich greens, expressive linework, layered forms, and hidden details of the original composition.

• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

*Artwork copyright remains with the artist.

If a tree falls in the forest and nobody hears it… does it still need to say hello?

The Tree in the Forest takes one of philosophy's most famous questions and gives it a distinctly Mari Jae twist. A dramatic tree stretches upward through a fantastical landscape, its branches tangled against a deep green background. Hidden among the foliage are expressive little figures, small presences within a much larger world. And somewhere in all that complexity is the simplest human impulse of all:

Hi.

The work plays with questions of visibility, connection, and self-awareness. What does it mean to exist when nobody is paying attention? Do we need to be seen? Heard? Acknowledged? Or maybe sometimes we just want someone to say hello. Whimsical, slightly philosophical, and full of visual surprises, The Tree in the Forest rewards a closer look. The more you explore the branches and tangled forms, the more characters and possibilities seem to emerge.

About the Print

A reproduction of Mari Jae's original contemporary artwork, capturing the rich greens, expressive linework, layered forms, and hidden details of the original composition.

• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

*Artwork copyright remains with the artist.

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I'm Mari Jae. I'm a classically trained oil painter who makes paintings about people, politics, absurdity, relationships and whatever else won't leave me alone.

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