Situated in the Arts & Architecture area of Penn State’s main campus, Mother Nature’s Gallery is an art based garden that aims to expand the boundaries of the galley into the outdoors and to provide both an educational and explorative experience for children or all ages. Seasonal plantings with art related characteristics such as color, sculptural form, and texture. are combined with both student and local artists’ work. While certain art pieces are emphasized through the use of certain plant palettes and lighting, the intention is that the garden will call attention to nature’s art in both plant and landscape form. The garden is divided into four main ecosystems (forest, meadow, ridge, and wetland), each of which contains a various plant palette. Climbing obstacles are provided for younger children, while an additional layer of ecosystem education is provided for older children through interactive signage and a series of informational programs.
course: Planting Studio Spring 2010 media: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign
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