Beyond The Seed - Artist Statement
What happens when a plant species becomes extinct in the wild?
We may have its seed saved in a 'Seed Bank', but is this enough to repopulate a wild species? What otehr factors are required for successful reintroduction and conservation of plant species?
These were just some of the questions that I had when I began my residency at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha in 2014.
As an artist I am intrigued with the idea of connection and so I began to investigate hidden connections beneath our feet that impact soil, and in-turn, germination and plant health. I began to explore the fascinating world of fungi with their mycelium networks and mycorrhizal associations that support soil health and provide vital networks of nutrient exchange between plants and fungi. I was intrigued....
Beyond the Seed is an installation that creatively explores these interconnected symbiotic relationships between native plants and fungi; reflecting on the importance of fungi in maintaining a healthy and balanced biosphere.
What happens when a plant species becomes extinct in the wild?
We may have its seed saved in a 'Seed Bank', but is this enough to repopulate a wild species? What otehr factors are required for successful reintroduction and conservation of plant species?
These were just some of the questions that I had when I began my residency at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha in 2014.
As an artist I am intrigued with the idea of connection and so I began to investigate hidden connections beneath our feet that impact soil, and in-turn, germination and plant health. I began to explore the fascinating world of fungi with their mycelium networks and mycorrhizal associations that support soil health and provide vital networks of nutrient exchange between plants and fungi. I was intrigued....
Beyond the Seed is an installation that creatively explores these interconnected symbiotic relationships between native plants and fungi; reflecting on the importance of fungi in maintaining a healthy and balanced biosphere.
