Restoring the lost balance between man and nature:

A collaborative creative response by sculptor Dylan Lewis, architect Enrico Daffonchio and psychologist, psychiatrist and writer Ian McCallum.

The year-long exhibition (From June 2010) will explore ideas around the importance of the natural world to humankind's psyche. It will develop the notion that there may be painful psychological and spiritual consequences of mankind's destruction of wilderness and natural habitats.

The temporary structure will stand for 12 months and will incorporate a uniquely South African interpretation of the "living wall" or vertical garden concept. Suitable indigenous plants selected by Kirstenbosch's horticultural team are being grown and will fill recycled plastic containers held in a steel frame. The architecture of the structure furthers the contrast and tension between urban and natural environments.

Specially designed “living wall” of indigenous plants, selected by Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden’s horticultural team




The magnificent “untamed” sculpture by artist Dylan Lewis