Ginkgo
South African artistDaniel Popperis expanding his collection of sculptures atThe Morton Arboretum.
HisHuman+Natureexhibitionhas been on display at the 1,700-acre arboretum since 2021 and will remain on view until 2023.
And it’s fitting that the sculptures should arrive in 2022, which is the arboretum’s centennial.
“Ginkgo”
In fact, the smallest of Popper’s three new sculptures was created to celebrate this special occasion.
That sculpture, titledGinkgo, will live outside the visitor’s center and is a beautiful greeting for guests.
Popper’s other works,MyceliaandEphemeracelebrate other fungi and plant life that guests can discover during their visit.
“Ephemera”
The eight pieces will remain on view until March 2023.
South African artist Daniel Popper has installed three new sculptures at The Morton Arboretum.
Ephemera
Mycelia
The sculptures are meant to provoke thought about the connection between humans and trees.
“Mycelia”
They join five other sculptures at hisHuman+Natureexhibit, which runs until March 2023.
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“Ginkgo”
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“Mycelia”
“Ephemera”
