Bush

In this installation a single bush, carefully selected from the randomly growing bushes along the walls, is placed in a wooden box. The dimensions of the box are carefully chosen to provide a full view of the bush. However, a small vertical opening challenges the notion of accessibility to the enclosed space.

The walls of the box are painted a soft, pale grey-lilac, like a serene backdrop for the bush. A grey carpet covers the floor, adding a touch of texture and grounding the composition. The roof, made from a transparent sheet of corrugated plastic, allows natural light to enter the space, while a stretched cotton fabric filters the light to create a soft and diffused ambience.

Technical advice from Bert Ghysels, who collaborated on the realisation of the project, with the support of Joëlle Wilssens, Hans Thielman and Ann Claeyé

Photography by Hans Thielman and Sofie Silberman