based on his research of botanical drawings and photography the japanese artist macoto murayama
created the collection 'inorganic flora': a new form of plant depiction that transcends accepted
(common, usual) horizons of botanical illustration'.



















'generally plants are considered to be livings things with organic forms. however, this is only one of
their sides, since they have conflicting elements in geometrical and mechanical structures along with
an organic form. by featuring the inorganic elements of plants, the plants present figures that differ
from the norm. thereby enabling the viewer to discover some distinct and appealing points. in the
first place people are apt to be fascinated by things which we see superficially. however, there may
be more important and truly essential aspects inside things. it may apply to a plant too. there is beauty
not only on superficial part but also at internal part as well. I want to show fascinating world of plants
that differs from usual.' more