Pioneering an Unprecedented, Revolutionary New Art Form: Nurseryman's Plants Become the Paint, and a 1,400 sq. ft. Living Wall His Canvas

Posted on Thu, 2013-10-10 10:43 by Rosie M.

Dave MacKenzie, horticulturist and product developer, has a vision of a “gray to green” Eden-like future, in which built infrastructure is clothed in greenery, where plants play a vital role in the ecological health of the planet.

 

 

That philosophy served as inspiration for his ambitious 2013 installation, “Back to Eden”, which has been placed in the Top 25 by public vote in ArtPrize, the competition with the world’s largest art prize.

 

"What intrigues people are the green wall's natural
beauty, noise and stress reduction, and the
environmental benefits that come from plants and soil."

 

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