Vitrage

Green tubes placed at regular intervals to form a circular arrangement and connected at the top. Typically used as railings in gardens, parks and other outdoor spaces, these tubes are used to conceal a large rhododendron with shade netting.

The rhododendron has been concealed, with the fine mesh allowing glimpses of the shrub to remain visible, appearing sharper or more diffuse depending on the light conditions. In this way it retains its role as an integral part of its environment.

The netting hangs like a curtain and when the wind blows it pushes the netting towards the rhododendron, sometimes causing it to bulge. When the wind picks up, the installation becomes restless, even boisterous. But it also happens that the netting swings subtly and gently, with a fluid appearance, and suddenly rises with frivolous movements.

At the entrance, visitors are greeted by a white birch tree with a crown adorned with two prominent branches that extend above the white structure, forming a coherent composition with it.

Visitors have the option of walking around the bush or venturing into the hollow of the rhododendron, moving towards its centre and exploring the space within.

Curated by Kris Vanhemelrijck

Technical advice and support from Jan Van Bogaert

With thanks to Christl Van den Broucke, Geert Vermeire, Richard Willems, Geert and Christa Maes