Earth Art is an exhibition of sculptural works of flora, foliage, earth, wood, and stone. Land art is not often exhibited; however, this summer and into early fall, we are given the chance to view this ephemeral art at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Acclaimed international Nils-Udo, Urs-P. Twellmann, Chris Booth, and local artists Nicole Dextras and Michael Dennis are invited by the leading writer and curator in the field of earth art, John Grande, to create land art. Their works of art find harmony in the garden as it is the perfect setting for muse, material and host.
We were invited to visit the official opening after work in early August. As the sun didn't set after 9pm, we had time to walk around and enjoy each of the installation and the many permanent sculptures that already exist in the garden, it was a splendid visit!
Don't miss the opportunity to see this world class land art exhibition. It is well worth the visit!
Earth Art runs until September 30, 2012. Visit the
VanDusen Botanical Garden website for more information.
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SEQUOIA PIECE by Nils-Udo
materials: bamboo and palm leaf |
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| SEQUOIA PIECE, detail |
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| SEQUIOA PIECE, detail |
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ZIPPER by Urs-P. Twellmann
material: douglas fir |
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| ZIPPER, detail |
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LITTLE GREEN DRESSES by Nicole Dextras
materials: organic materials |
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| LITTLE GREEN DRESSES, detail |
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TRANSFORMATION PLANT by Chris Booth
materials: granite, wood, bark, twigs, leaves and moss
with planted Western Red Cedar |
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| TRANSFORMATION PLANT, detail |
Images courtesy of Belinda Siu
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