Joana Vasconcelos’s cosmic, colourful ‘Tree of Life’ flourishes in Vincennes
By France24
13 May 2023 |
11:08 am
Joana Vasconcelos's cosmic, colourful 'Tree of Life' flourishes in Vincennes. With its glittering, embroidered roots and its hand-made sparkling leaves, the "Tree of Life" is an homage to two inspiring women: Catherine de Medicis and the nymph of Greek legend, Daphne.
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