a giant nest encircles a solitary tree for the first in four part seasonal art series

a giant nest encircles a solitary tree for the first in four part seasonal art series

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Four different seasonal projects based on one tree

 

Swedish architect Ulf Mejergeren has collaborated with the Finnish artist Antti Laitinen to create ‘One Tree Four Seasons’ series. As its name reveals, the series is unveiled in four parts, each of which corresponds to a season and the available materials it has to offer. For all the artworks, the team worked on a specific tree taking advantage of its different seasonal appearances. The first project was completed this month, and the rest will follow with the changes of the seasons.

giant nest wraps around solitary tree utilizing the season's natural resources
night view

all images by Ulf Mejergeren

 

 

encircled by A massive nest 

 

Each project will testify to a particular time of the year, utilizing the available materials found in nature. For the first artwork, Ulf Mejergren (see more here) and Antti Laitinen (see more here) opted for an alder tree standing solitary on a small hill on a field south of Stockholm. The tree is surrounded by overgrown rocks resembling small islands — the result of an older farm practice where the fields were cleared from obstacles and put in one place.

 

To realize the first artwork, the team collected dead branches from the surrounding forest. They interweaved them forming a giant nest that wraps around its trunk. In order to unveil a section of the body, they created a circular opening that piques passersby’s curiosity, and they feel the urge to discover what is inside. As one comes closer and looks through the aperture, one encounters a floor of bent willow. Visitors can hop in the nest and experience the artwork from the inside out. 

 

 

giant nest wraps around solitary tree utilizing the season's natural resources
side view

giant nest wraps around solitary tree utilizing the season's natural resources
front view

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a giant nest encircles a solitary tree for the first in four part seasonal art series
the entrance

a giant nest encircles a solitary tree for the first in four part seasonal art series
stimulating passersby curiosity

a giant nest encircles a solitary tree for the first in four part seasonal art series
looking out

 

 

 

project info:

 

name: One Tree Four Seasons
designer: Ulf Mejergren + Antti Laitinen

sponsored by: Nordic Culture Point

 

also be exhibited at Galerie Anhava in Helsinki from June 2 -26

 

designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissionsfeature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. See more project submissions from our readers here.

 

edited by: christina petridou | designboom

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