Growth between nature and art: New sculpture show in Jena

Growth between nature and art: New sculpture show in Jena

In the botanical garden of the city of Jena, the art association has opened a remarkable open-air exhibition that, under the title "Growth Potential", offers new perspectives on growth of art and nature. The show in the second oldest botanical garden in Germany, which was founded only six years after which was founded in Leipzig, shows how art can be integrated into a historical garden.

an art space in the green

The sculpture show, which takes place in the botanical garden, offers a unique connection between centuries old garden tradition and modern art. Constantin Becker, the curator of the exhibition, noticed: "It is always a kind of new beginning." This redesign plays a crucial role in the concept of the show, in which the artist Lisa Hopf presented works that are heavily linked to the surroundings.

Lisa Hopf: An artist in the opening

Lisa Hopf, born in Coburg in 1994, lives and works in Leipzig and Jena. Her academic training in free art, mathematics and teaching allows her to integrate different perspectives into her art. She is currently working as a scientific assistant at the Ernst Abbé University Jena and develops a "certificate course KI for everyone". Despite her professional obligations, she enjoys exhibiting in the botanical garden, which is a valuable opportunity for her artistic career.

The dual view: man and nature

Hopfs works address the interaction between people, nature and technology. Your sculptures look functional at first glance because they use materials that can be found in nature. But when looking closely, they also convey a feeling of illogical. One of her sculptures, which shows metal spirals towering from a massive base, is an example of this ambivalence. Instead of a nutrient -rich earth that is required for plant growth, the concrete is contrasted with the natural environment.

A critical look at growth

In the accompanying materials for the exhibition it becomes clear that Lisa Hopf's focus is not only on the growth of plants, but rather on the critical examination of the growth of business and prosperity. Your works reflect complex topics such as relationships between nature and artificiality as well as ecology and industrialization.

The moments of irritation created by this contrast are specifically intended as starting points for discussions that should stimulate thinking. "These foreign body, which Lisa Hopf comes in here, are moments of irritation and starting points for an argument," says Becker, who with the exhibition opens a space for critical concept.

Conclusion: Art in dialogue with nature

The open-air exhibition in the Botanical Garden of Jena not only offers a platform for the art of Lisa Hopf, but also encourages visitors to think about our growth about the value of nature and the influence of industry. This innovative combination of art and nature invites you to explore new ways of thinking and to emphasize the importance of artistic expression in public space.

- Nag