Digitalis gargantua

Lax, A (2018) Digitalis gargantua. In: RHS Chatsworth Flower Show, Chatsworth, Derbyshire, UK, 6 - 10 June 2018.

Item Type: Exhibition
Creators: Lax, A
Abstract: Reflecting the designer’s fear and fascination of human effects on the natural world, Aimee crafted a gigantic version of a radioactive foxglove that is an imagined result of exposure to years of radiation. The fatal 4m flower referenced claims of gargantuan vegetables by Japanese gardeners in Fukushima and towered above visitors in a thought-provoking design.
Date: 6 June 2018
Event Location: Chatsworth, Derbyshire, UK
Number of Pieces: 1
Medium: Porcelain, black stoneware clay and steel
Measurements/Duration: 4m tall
Divisions: Bath School of Art, Film and Media
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Last Modified: 09 Nov 2023 09:32
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