The Weeping Tree - Episode 3: Try Ruffels, Artist

A deeply moving and engaging portrait of a Vandemonian tree with the ability to survive blizzards, weep alcohol and bring grown men to tears.
Photographer Troy Ruffels explores the cider gums of Skullbone Plains a reserve owned and managed by the Tasmanian Land Conservancy. He photographs the trees as the basis for his artworks for an up coming exhibition.
Screen Australia Presents In Association With Screen Tasmania
With Support from Purves Environmental Fund
And Purryburry Trust
With Tasmanian Land Conservancy and Australian Geographic
Director - Matthew Newton
Producer - Catherine Pettman
Writer - Danielle Wood
Executive Producer - Andry Sculthorpe
Editor - Nic Venettacci
Director of Photography/Drone/Stills - Matthew Newton
Directors Attachment/Additional Cinematography/Drone/Stills - Anna Brozek
Camera Assistant - Rob Giudici
Color Grade / Sound Design - Michael Gissing
Graphics - Manderlee Anstice
Voice Over Recording - George Goerss, Michael Shelley, Cameron Heit
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I had an idyllic Tasmanian childhood which has sustained me throughout my life. My parents let me walk through the bush alone from a young age, defining my own relationship with the landscape. Troy Ruffel’s work is so profound, so true. And his sensibility translates to poetry & his deep appreciation of language. A Tasmanian gov programme helps art lovers to purchase over time & so I now have three of his pieces to enjoy every day in my home. They are the first artworks i have wanted to own, with images that resonate with dreams from my childhood. His work is such a gift.

[@emmamagnusson-reid7896]

What a wonderfull testimony, his practice is amazing. So nice you have some of his pieces!

[@bigjohnknew]

Troy*