Petals of the Red Earth (2024)

Petals of the Red Earth (2024)

Australian artist Amy Thai and Don de L’Amour’s floral art and design team, unveils the latest immersive floral installation in one of Asia’s most innovative shopping environments: Matro’s Premier International Shopping Boutique in Suzhou, China. Housed in the Australian and New Zealand Pavillion, this installation spans across two floors, celebrating the sun-drenched vistas and vibrant landscapes of Australia.

Audiences are invited to walk beneath this monumental floral canopy which has been meticulously sculpted with over 150,000 native flowers in their preserved forms capturing the fleeting beauty of nature in a lasting display. This installation mirrors the Australia's landscapes and terrains, from the red earth, sun-kissed warmth of the interior to the lush greenery of coastal regions.

 

The tapestry features preserved golden kangaroo paw flowers, vibrant wheats, oats, flax flowers, ferns, thistles, rice flowers, and delicate everlasting daisies—each artfully arranged to evoke the tranquility of forested areas and pristine shorelines.

 

This immersive environment invites you on a multi-sensory journey, where every step deepens your connection to nature. As you wander through, the air fills with the delicate, harmonious aromas of jasmine, thyme, sandalwood, and freesia, each note carefully curated to evoke both serenity and discovery. Breathe deeply and let the fragrance transport you, grounding you in the moment.

 

The ground is adorned with a mosaic of native grasses and flowers, creating a lush, tactile landscape that invites engagement.

 

This installation is a testament to Don de L’Amour’s dedication to sustainable design, using preserved flowers that maintain their beauty and vibrancy for years. It is a harmonious blend of art and nature, a celebration of Australia's diverse landscapes that invites visitors to pause, reflect, and connect with the natural world.

 

 

"Petals of the Red Earth" / “红土之瓣”——花卉艺术作品

艺术家团队:Amy Thai & Don de L’Amour 团队

 

享誉澳大利亚的青年艺术家Amy Thai携手Don de L’Amour的花卉艺术设计团队,共同打造了一场跨越两层楼的沉浸式花卉艺术作品,以展现澳大利亚那阳光沐浴下的壮丽景致与蓬勃的自然风光。

 

观众将受邀步入这座宏伟的花卉穹顶之下,该穹顶由超过15万朵本地花卉精心雕琢而成,这些花卉以独特的方式被保存,捕捉并定格了大自然转瞬即逝的美丽。该装置作品不仅映射出澳大利亚的广袤风景与地形地貌,更从内陆的红色土壤与阳光的温暖,到沿海地区的葱郁绿意,都得以生动再现。

 

作品中,黄金袋鼠爪花、绚丽的小麦、燕麦、亚麻花、蕨类植物、蓟花、稻花以及精致的永生菊等花卉竞相绽放,它们被匠心独运地排列组合,营造出森林的静谧与海岸线的纯净之美。

这一沉浸式环境引领观众踏上了一场多感官的奇妙之旅,每一步都让人与自然界的联系更加紧密。漫步其间,空气中弥漫着茉莉、百里香、檀香以及小苍兰等花卉的淡雅香气,这些香气经过精心调配,既令人感到宁静平和,又激发了探索的欲望。深呼吸,让这份芬芳带你沉浸于当下的美好,感受自然的魅力。

 

地面上,一幅由本地草类和花卉构成的图案映入眼帘,为观众呈现了一个郁郁葱葱、触感丰富的自然景观,邀请着每一位参观者与之亲密互动。

 

该作品不仅体现了Don de L’Amour对可持续设计的执着追求,更通过采用保存完好的花卉,使其美丽与活力得以长久保持。它是艺术与自然的完美融合,是对澳大利亚多样化自然景观的颂歌,邀请每一位来访者驻足、沉思,并与大自然建立深厚的联系。