The Plank Tree – A Floral Sculpture Without Flowers How does a work without petals or leaves become the most powerful echo of the keyword “floral”? In the world of contemporary sculpture, the word "floral" dominates searches. It evokes beauty, nature, and gentleness. And yet, Arson's "Planked Tree," in its 60 cm version, has neither leaves, nor flowers, nor fruit. It's a square tree, with branches already transformed into planks. A provocation? Yes.