fountain by Madeline Usher

stories by Noel Dwyer

Flowing water is beautiful in so many ways. Its sound, its connection to life, the sensuous rippling and flow, all contribute to our fascination with it. Trees in myths are often depicted as a source of mystical waters. This particular tree has been around for many ages and has been witness to many stories. It is no longer quite alive, but the memories live on in its branches. The water continues to flow. The water's course is not constant, though, and changes with the choices made by the thinking creatures of the realm. Different choices reveal different stories. Which paths will you choose?

This fountain can tell two stories, read 'round the fountain. The purple valve handles choose which paths the water will follow. Each valve has two positions. Certain combinations of valve settings will cause all six panels of a given story to be revealed.