Arts Thread

Watching the [Grass] Grow is a living installation exploring the diverse shades of [grass] in the context of climate breakdown. The installation consists of a laboratory garden and an archive. ‘Natural’ and ‘artificial’ grasses are planted in anti-root cloth bags and undergo experiments to uncover how climatic conditions and human desire are reflected in the various colours of grass. The experiments and their results are photographed every day, in order to document changes in the grass’ colour over time. The project builds upon the concept of '[colour] species' by artist duo Cooking Sections, which highlights how colours flow through different bodies due to industrial processes and consumer desire. By proposing [grass] as a [colour] species itself, the project examines the interconnectedness of species, environments, industries, and human desires. It aims to reflect on the influence of industries and colour perception on our ability to recognise the impact of climate breakdown in everyday life. Further reading on: https://redesigning-industry.org/Watching-the-Grass-Grow-Morris-Bouwman