Viewers of ‘The Crown’ may have heard of the story of Vyrnwy from season three of the popular Netflix show when Prince Charles visits the home of his language teacher in Aberyswyth. Nowadays the area is more known for its beautiful panorama as well as its variety of birds and scenery.Before being commissioned for The Hand of Vyrnwy, Simon O'Rourke learned that its tallest tree was damaged and needed to be felled. He then heard they were leaving a 50ft stump, and were looking to convert it into a piece of art. It seemed like a great opportunity, not just to create a sculpture, but to create something with a message. After a bit of research, he connected with the Forestry Commission and was given the brief for the project.&nbsp;O'Rourke won the pitch and began work in October 2011. It is the largest-scale work he has completed, with challenges he’d never faced before. The sculpture’s size up close is impressive, but viewed from afar it can be hard to grasp its enormity. The hand itself is nearly 50% taller than the average person.Image: Gareth Williamson Photography and @simonorourke/IG#sculpture #tree #SimonORourke #Vyrnwy #chainsawcarving #hand

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