A new artwork has been unveiled commemorating the iconic Sycamore Gap tree a year on from its felling.

Contemporary artists Two Faced Twins revealed their new art showing the famous tree in all its glory which was illegally felled on September 28 last year.

The new work titled Down Where The Sycamore Grew is available in a day and a night scene. The piece is hand illustrated in ink by Stella Stevens and digitally coloured by artistic collaborator and identical twin sister Gemma.

Down where the sycamore grew The day scene of 'Down Where The Sycamore Grew' (Image: Supplied) The young artists were inspired to create the scene after being touched by the world’s outpouring of grief when the sycamore was destroyed.

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Gemma said: “The loss of the Sycamore Gap tree was felt the world over. It was a national treasure that is now no longer, and it’s heartbreaking to think that future generations will never get the chance to see it. As artists, we wanted to do something to allow the tree to live on forever, so that people could always be reminded of its presence and majesty.”

Stella adds: “When we decide to create a new piece of art, the subject has to be something that means something to us. When we heard that the sycamore had been felled, we were completely shocked and so very sad. Our work is all about appreciation for the world around us and to think that something as beautiful as the sycamore had been destroyed was just awful. We hope that in some small way our work will allow its legacy to be preserved.”

Stella works exclusively in black and white, loving to create detailed drawings of scenery and architecture; while Gemma, a trained textile designer, has an eye for eclectic patterns and eccentricity of colour.

After two years of creating art without selling a single piece, the twins’ work finally began to get noticed. Success quickly followed and now, aged 33, the sisters run their busy gallery in Sussex, from which they exhibit and sell exclusively their work. 

Down Where The Sycamore Grew is available as limited edition prints, framed or unframed, in various sizes. Prices range from £145-£830. Homeware items are also available including glass coasters, chopping board, placemats and greeting cards.