π³ Thoughts in the Roots | The Breathing Forest πͺ΅
Giuseppe Penone's artistic practice explores the symbiotic relationship between nature and humanity - "all works are attempts to express the sense of belonging to nature." The Serpentine Gallery's Thoughts in the Roots exhibition in Hyde Park showcases Penone's works from 1969 to present, revealing his enduring fascination with the interplay between organic and artistic processes. πΏ Using natural materials like wood, clay, stone, bronze and iron, his sculptures, installations and paintings capture the fluidity of natural life. The centerpiece installation To Breathe the Shadow envelops visitors in laurel leaves π, creating an aromatic, soothing "botanical world" that blurs boundaries between art and nature. This immersive experience transforms viewing into a sensory healing journey. Penone masterfully integrates artworks with the gallery space - open ceilings reveal the sky, making trees appear to grow indoors. He envisions the gallery as a "garden" where visitors participate in a "self-restoration" process. π³ Outdoor installations Ideas of Stone and Thunderstruck Tree extend this meditative experience into Kensington Gardens, inviting contemplation through movement and gaze. π Serpentine South Gallery, Kensington Gardens ποΈ 3 Apr - 7 Sep 2025 ποΈ Free admission #ArtInNature #LondonExhibitions #SerpentineGallery #HydePark #ContemporaryArt #LondonLife #ArtTherapy #PublicArt #MeditativeSpaces #NatureInspired
