Inspired by our weekly Skywatch Friday posts, this photo is an effort to extend the art of Patrick Dougherty’s 20-ft. art instillation on the campus of Guilford College. The camera is on the ground pointing to the sky through the round, maze of saplings that Dougherty bent into a beautiful work of art. See a 3-minute video about Dougherty’s creative process, here. 

From saplings to Peace signs, to the sky… and beyond. Why?

Guilford College is known for its fine liberal arts education with emphasis on social responsibility. Peace and efforts for enhancing its students’ global perspective radiate from the campus.  Guilford College was founded by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1837. Quakers are known for their tradition of pacifism (read more here). So, to Guilford College, to Quakers, to Patrick Dougherty, to the City Daily Photo Community that does SO MUCH to bring the world together, and to YOU our readers: PEACE! (see GDP’s 2009 peace and saplings photo here).