‘Light in life’ combines art with the natural environment of botanical gardens

Artist Marc Quinn’s exhibition at Kew Gardens in the United Kingdom, titled Light in life (Light Into Life), opens today and will remain open to the public until September 29, is a unique and significant exhibition that combines contemporary art with the natural environment of the botanical gardens. It is inspired by the beauty of nature and seeks to explore the interconnection between art, science and plant life, reported The Independent.

Nature is everything art should beQuinn told that media. It’s exciting, transgressive, terrifyinghe added.

The exhibition, he noted The Independent, is made up of a variety of Quinn’s works that are cleverly fused into the landscape of Kew Gardens. Some of these pieces seem to challenge the viewer’s visual perception by incorporating reflective materials and shapes that blend with the environment.

Of all the sculptures, those located in the majestic Victorian greenhouses stand out, whose cut-out shapes made of a highly polished material make it difficult to distinguish what is real sky and trees, and what is a reflection. Upon approaching the plant-like forms, viewers perceive as if the sculptures disappear and are only standing before the green wall of the Royal Botanic Gardens.

It’s a portrait of an opium poppyQuinn mentioned to that newspaper about this sculpture. And she immediately explained: “It’s made of stainless steel, so it’s a mirror in the landscape, which is subtly altering our view. When it is in my studio, it is like an empty screen, showing nothing, but here we reflect ourselves in a continuous livestream from the landscape. Like many things about our relationship with plants, it is simultaneously visible and invisible.

Kew Gardens, also known as Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, are located in Richmond upon Thames, south-west London. They are one of the largest and most prestigious botanical gardens in the world, and are famous for their diverse collection of living plants and their important work in research, plant conservation and education. Kew Gardens were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003.

Marc Quinn is a British contemporary artist known for his multidisciplinary work in sculpture, painting and conceptual art. He was born in London in 1964 and studied art history at Cambridge University. He became famous as part of the Young British Artists (YBA) generation in the 1990s, alongside artists such as Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin.

I hadn’t been here for years when I was invited to talk about having an exhibitionthe artist told The Independent about his experience at Kew Gardens. And it’s an incredible place: an active museum of trees and plants with 600 scientists analyzing their uses and trying to understand them. But it is also an incredible living work of art.

Quinn is known for challenging the conventions of traditional art and exploring complex themes such as life, death, the human body, and nature. Some of his most notable works include Self (1991), a sculpture of his head made from his own frozen blood, and Alison Lapper Pregnant (2005), a marble statue depicting the armless disabled artist Alison Lapper.

Her work often provokes discussions about the perception of the body, identity and mortality. His exposure to the horticultural world has been interpreted as a gesture from middle England to an artist who has long been regarded as one of the bad boys of British culture.

As the exhibition takes place in one of the world’s most important botanical gardens, there is likely to be a significant focus on environmental education and awareness, as well as the promotion of contemporary art in a natural and culturally relevant context.

In addition to his artistic work, Quinn has also been involved in collaborative projects with scientists and experts in various disciplines. Her work has been exhibited around the world in major galleries and museums, and she has received international recognition for her contribution to contemporary art.

The exhibition also addresses broader themes about the relationship between humans and the natural world, the conservation of biodiversity, the role of plants in medicine and the importance of botanical research.

It is hoped that after viewing the exhibition, critics will praise the way in which Quinn has integrated his works into the botanical landscape, creating an immersive and reflective experience for visitors. Additionally, highlight the originality of the exhibition’s theme, which explores the intersection between art and nature, as well as the artist’s technical ability to work with a variety of materials and sculptural forms.

Collaboration between art and science could also be a highlight, as Quinn has previously worked on interdisciplinary projects with scientists and experts in various disciplines.