ORDALIE is a DRYADE

Her roots are reaching way back to the time of Greek mythology. Ordalie is a nymph, which lives in her tree (Greek: drys , oak tree).

She is one of the most beautiful tree spirits, with the soul purpose to guard and nurture her tree. Mythology tells that tree nymphs live for a long time and while they do not age they do die with their trees.

You will find on the next pages pictures, which follow her journey from idea to final sculpture. PLease click on the pictures below.

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Drawings.......... ..............Small clay models......... ...Progress in clay .................Final clay model