Reverse-Rebirth
Han Seok Hyun
On permanent view at Idaho Botanical Garden
The work of Korean artist Han Seok Hyun addresses the dichotomy of ''artificial nature,'' calling attention to man’s handling of the natural world observable in contemporary urban environments. In Reverse-Rebirth, Han takes nature into his own hands. Reclaimed wood, discarded furniture, native plants, and locally foraged seeds compose the monumental tree-like sculpture that continuously evolves over time and throughout the seasons. The work reaches for a symbiosis with the given environment, while Han pushes the boundaries of a domesticated relationship with Mother Nature.
Special Thanks to:
The team at Idaho Botanical Garden, Idaho Commission on the Arts(ICA), National Endowment for the Arts, Boise City Department of Arts & History, Western State CAT Rental, The UPS Store at 17& and State, and our volunteers.
Han Seok Hyun
On permanent view at Idaho Botanical Garden
The work of Korean artist Han Seok Hyun addresses the dichotomy of ''artificial nature,'' calling attention to man’s handling of the natural world observable in contemporary urban environments. In Reverse-Rebirth, Han takes nature into his own hands. Reclaimed wood, discarded furniture, native plants, and locally foraged seeds compose the monumental tree-like sculpture that continuously evolves over time and throughout the seasons. The work reaches for a symbiosis with the given environment, while Han pushes the boundaries of a domesticated relationship with Mother Nature.
Special Thanks to:
The team at Idaho Botanical Garden, Idaho Commission on the Arts(ICA), National Endowment for the Arts, Boise City Department of Arts & History, Western State CAT Rental, The UPS Store at 17& and State, and our volunteers.