Art in Nature Susan Fownes We cannot separate art from nature. Whether it be our human form in space and the architecture we create or objectively study. Moreover, recording what is around us. Colour and form are present everywhere we look, serving to inform us, as well as soothing our emotions. Nature is a sensory experience that conveys her information through the senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. The experience may invite or repel us, yet we have a relationship that cannot be denied, and therapeutic engagement is always possible. Furthermore, colour has its healing qualities. Green is calming for the soul, complimenting other colours that communicate a rainbow of emotion. As an integral part of nature, flowers communicate their healing through their beautifully balanced forms, as well as their vibrant and subtle colours. This is complimented through their sensual aromas.
Surrounding these are the sounds of nature. They have rhythms that ground and connect us, and we cannot take the art out of the diversity of foods that nature provides. These stimulate our senses, as well as being vital for the survival of communities. In the same vein, we are delighted to announce that the Green Hearts Project has just begun. It is a volunteer led project which endeavours to inspire self-sufficiency through the conversion of unused spaces in our urban environment. We are passionately driven to create biophilic spaces for people, as well as being dedicated to nourishment, natural healing and creative therapeutic engagement. We hope to provide a space for contemplation, peace and inspiration. We are looking forward to inviting painters, sculptors, crafters and gardeners, as well as curious visitors, to this space to celebrate and enjoy with us.
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