It's a creed that has special resonance for the survivors of Black Saturday: "Through the heat of fire, beauty can be forged".Read the article from the ABC.
The motto drives the ancient craft of blacksmithing, and today's generation of blacksmiths are banding together to create a poignant memorial to the victims and survivors of the Victorian bushfires.
Artisans from Australia and around the world are being called upon to forge gum leaves to add to a steel gumtree, which will be erected in one of the townships devastated by the February 7 fires.
Here's the link to The Tree Project website.
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