Has the heat got you down — feeling a bit wilted, drained, limp? Our garden is looking a bit on the crispy side these days (and that's how I feel, too), so after a very hot day last week, a picnic at Denver Botanic Gardens sounded like a refreshing treat. We were not disappointed.
The gardens themselves were lovely — full to bursting with flowering plants, shady alcoves, and cooling water features. And I really loved the fantastic art installations. Not only are they large-scale abstract sculptures (not everyone's cup of tea, I know) that were built on site, they are made out of plants — bamboo, specifically.
Tetsunori Kawana created organic pieces that speak to the rolling prairies and foothills; billowing clouds and winds of the Denver region.
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| Contrasting lines and shapes, hard textures and soft. Stone sculpture by Colorado artist Frank Swanson. |
Stephen Talasnik 's more architectural creations bridge water and sky. Sky, we have a lot of; water, we crave. A conduit is what we need, indeed.
I will enjoy watching these sculptures weather over the next few months (the installation lasts through November 4). Already, the bright green bamboo of spring has taken on the golden hues of summer.
Visit Denver Botanic Gardens (check their website, as hours vary daily) and see what you can see. I'd love to hear about your discoveries!
Note: this review is my express opinion and was not authorized, endorsed, or paid for by Denver Botanic gardens nor the artists mentioned.
