The artwork “Tree of Life” is a bronze sculpture created by Assistant Professor Anik Somboon in 1950 (B.E. 2493). The sculpture stands 75 centimeters tall and is currently displayed at the Silpa Bhirasri National Museum and held in the collection of the MONWIC Museum.
This sculpture depicts a man and a woman standing back-to-back, symbolizing love, understanding, and care between husband and wife.

The artist explained that this relationship is akin to nurturing a tree—it requires attention, watering, soil cultivation, and nourishment to grow strong and thrive.

Additionally, a larger version of “Tree of Life” has been permanently installed at Lumpini Park. This bronze-cast sculpture, also created by Assistant Professor Anik Somboon, carries a similar meaning and symbolism.

Anik Somboon was born in 1932 (B.E. 2475) in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand. He began his art studies at Poh-Chang Academy of Arts and, in 1952 (B.E. 2495), continued at the Faculty of Painting and Sculpture, Silpakorn University. He started his career as a teacher at the Preparatory School of Fine Arts before becoming a lecturer at the Faculty of Painting and Sculpture, Silpakorn University, where he taught until his retirement. He passed away in 2016 (B.E. 2559).