The Tree Zodiac: in Conversation With Luke Adam Hawker

The Tree ZodiacIn this breathtakingly beautiful book, a mystical Zodiac unfolds, where thirteen lunar months are represented by thirteen symbolic trees, each imbued with its own distinctive personality and spirit.
Acclaimed artist Luke Adam Hawker presents thirteen exquisite, luminously rendered etchings, reimagining these ancient tree signs for the modern reader. From Ash to Alder, Hazel to Holly, this richly illustrated guide invites you to discover your Celtic tree sign and reflect on your own character and connection to the natural world.Illuminating and insightful text reveals the rich folklore and mythology surrounding each tree, deepening understanding not only of ancient beliefs but of trees themselves.An irresistible blend of science, culture, mythology, history and nature - seen through the eyes of a master of his craft.Luke Adam Hawker is an artist with a background in Architecture and Design. Luke commenced his career as a designer before he became a full-time artist in 2015. He has a fascination with drawing on location as well as taking the time to notice the world around him. He primarily uses his art as a means to connect with places and people. In 2021, Luke published his first book titled Together and it quickly became a Sunday Times Best Seller. It has been well-received and over 130,000 copies have been purchased worldwide in eleven different languages. His book Firefly with Robert Macfarlane was an instant indie bestseller and a Guardian book of the year in 2025.This event is brought to you by FOLDE Dorset in partnership with the Grosvenor Arms.If you dine at the Grosvenor on the day of this talk, you'll receive 10% off your food bill on presentation of your ticket. We strongly recommend booking in advance.