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An almost maze-like structure that combines art, architecture, and plants, called kokedamas, will be on display at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden starting on Oct. 1 and running through December.
A centuries-old Japanese form of bonsai, kokedamas consist of spheres of moss, twine, and seedlings handcrafted to create a miniature sculptural woodland within an intricate framework.
The Kokedama Forest, by Nomad Studio, stretches 1,000 feet artfully displaying each kokedama ball within an intricate metal network to create a micro-forest. Each guest at this exhibition is encouraged to wander through this unique space, surrounded by various levitating kokedamas, so as to take in the intimate relationship between soil and plants.
The term bonsai itself comes from the Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees in containers. Remember the “Karate Kid?”
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Nomad Studio founding partners William Roberts and Laura Santin, are presenting this art piece to showcase the intimate relationship between soil and plants, as well as the inspiring blend of nature and art.
Founded in 2009, the Nomad Studio is an internationally awarded creative workshop devoted to innovative site-specific projects. For well over a decade, Nomad has showcased several ephemeral installations such as Green Varnish and Green Air at the Contemporary Art Museum of Saint Louis, MO and Tree of Knowledge at Villa Erba on the shores of Lake Como in Italy.
“This beautiful display is also an important reminder that soil is one of the key habitats of the planet, which is too often undervalued despite being indispensable,” a release states.
The price to view the Kokedama Forest is included with any general admission ticket at the FWBG. Online admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 65+, $6 for children 6-15, and free for ages 5 and under.
Garden hours are Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and onsite parking is free during regular business hours.
