Organic sculptures permeate the gardens of the Barbican, London

A new installation by Indian sculptor Ranjani Shettar takes center stage in the iconic windows of the Barbican Conservatory in London . The exhibition features five hand-crafted sculptures by the artist from his studio in rural Karnataka, India. The pieces, featuring floral elements and organic shapes that evoke otherworldly creatures, are suspended throughout the 7,000 m² space, intertwining with its vibrant array of plants and trees from around the world. With an artistic career spanning two decades, Ranjani Shettar draws inspiration from close observation and study of the natural world. Investigating the subjective progression of time in nature, her abstract creations seek to evoke what she calls “ adaptations ” – those imperceptible and innumerable processes of change and metamorphosis that occur between the various species in any environment. As visitors make their way through the space at the Barbican, they will encounter sculptures integrated into lush foliage or gliding over the serene koi pond.

Each sculpture is designed to be appreciated from multiple angles , encouraging exploration as Shettar draws us into the Conservatory, encouraging a contemplative look at each tree , flower, leaf and plant. The intention is to promote an appreciation of their individual rhythms, prompting a deliberate pause to recognize the cycles of transformation embedded in each element. Source: Designboom