ARTIST STATEMENT

 

By reimagining traditional definitions revolving around the garden and creating a new lexicon for these terms, the practice of Lío Spinnewijn aims to help us envision a future in which western society is no longer separate from a dormant nature. By turning thoughts into actions, the Gardener, a persona created by the artist, serves as a symbol of interconnectedness. Spinnewijn explores how adopting this persona can help us navigate the current climate crisis.

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By tending the Garden and engaging in practices that acknowledge the agency and vitality of nature, the artist aims to challenge the notion of separateness. Through this practice, a space is created where the boundaries between culture and nature blur, and where humans can experience a more interconnected and reciprocal relationship with the natural world. In short, lío spinnewijn / the Gardener investigates actions and seeks for a common language revolving around the garden, in search for a reciprocal future.