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Bob Verschueren (Belgium) – XV/08 Returning to Royal Botanical...

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:08:00 -0500

Bob Verschueren (Belgium) – XV/08

Returning to Royal Botanical Gardens to participate in the Winter EarthArt exhibit, Bob Verschueren collected cattails from the marshes on RBG grounds to express the beauty and fragility of nature in his piece, XV/08.

Walking the RBG trails, Verschueren observed cattails bent and slumped over; a natural response to their surroundings.

Before starting a piece, Verschueren creates a bond with his material by first asking the plant what it can do for him. Being able to work in unison with his materials is key.

Bob first experimented in the RBG shop, making sure that the plant would reflect his vision in a natural way.

The theme of Verschueren’s piece is nature and architecture coming together. The powerful columns – similar to trees – are balanced with the fragility of the layered cattails flowing gracefully down the stark white wall.

“Nature is extremely fragile,” says Verschueren, “precious.” This was his motive in selecting such a delicate material to work with.

The eight rows of cattails begin in the shape of a bow at the top of the wall, continuing downward, transforming into a straight line. The design takes on a circular appearance, echoing the man-made columns and creating a marriage of architecture and nature.

Bob Verschueren separates the cattails after a close inspection...

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:06:15 -0500

Bob Verschueren separates the cattails after a close inspection as his piece, XV/08 takes shape.

Artist Bob Verschueren carefully places the cattails into the...

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:05:10 -0500

Artist Bob Verschueren carefully places the cattails into the wall.

After another close inspection, Bob Verschueren prepares the...

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:04:01 -0500

After another close inspection, Bob Verschueren prepares the cattails to to placed into the wall

Emilie Brzezinski (USA), in the Arboretum moving her piece into...

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:59:42 -0400

Emilie Brzezinski (USA), in the Arboretum moving her piece into position.

Emilie Brzezinski (USA), in the Arboretum.

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Emilie Brzezinski (USA), in the Arboretum.

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Emilie Brzezinski (USA), in the Arboretum.

Yolanda Gutierrez (Mexico), in the Arboretum.

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Yolanda Gutierrez (Mexico), in the Arboretum.

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Yolanda Gutierrez (Mexico), in the Arboretum.

Nils-Udo (Germany), in the Arboretum.

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Nils-Udo (Germany), in the Arboretum.

Simon Frank (Canada), in the Arboretum.

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Simon Frank (Canada), in the Arboretum.

Roy Staab (USA), Grindstone Creek.

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Roy Staab (USA), Grindstone Creek.

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Roy Staab (USA), Grindstone Creek.

Bob Verschueren (Belgium), Morrison Woodland Garden in Hendrie...

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:20:02 -0400

Bob Verschueren (Belgium), Morrison Woodland Garden in Hendrie Park Gardens.

Bob Verschueren (Belgium), Morrison Woodland Garden in Hendrie...

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:19:37 -0400

Bob Verschueren (Belgium), Morrison Woodland Garden in Hendrie Park Gardens.

Neville Gabie (UK), in Hendrie Park Gardens (Rose Garden), near...

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:18:15 -0400

Neville Gabie (UK), in Hendrie Park Gardens (Rose Garden), near the Auxiliary garden.

Neville Gabie (UK), in Hendrie Park Gardens (Rose Garden), near...

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:17:43 -0400

Neville Gabie (UK), in Hendrie Park Gardens (Rose Garden), near the Auxiliary garden.

Ludwika Ogorzelec (Poland/France), in Sunfish Pond. “From Space...

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:16:53 -0400

Ludwika Ogorzelec (Poland/France), in Sunfish Pond.

“From Space Crystallization Cycle at Sunfish Pond, Royal Botanical Gardens”

Ludwika Ogorzelec (Poland/France), in Sunfish Pond. “From Space...

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:16:31 -0400

Ludwika Ogorzelec (Poland/France), in Sunfish Pond.

“From Space Crystallization Cycle at Sunfish Pond, Royal Botanical Gardens”

Ludwika Ogorzelec (Poland/France), near Sunfish Pond. “From...

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:16:20 -0400

Ludwika Ogorzelec (Poland/France), near Sunfish Pond.

“From Space Crystallization Cycle at Sunfish Pond, Royal Botanical Gardens”