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Metamorfosen in de Moestuin
In the first century, Ovid wrote his ‘Metamorphoses’ — stories of creation, change, and transformation. “Everything changes, nothing perishes.” This idea continues to resonate in De Moestuin, where plants grow, bloom, and decay, and where humans and nature transform together. The garden reflects society: growth requires time, care, and suitable conditions, for both plants and people.

This project investigates how individuals recognize aspects of themselves in plants, places, and processes of growth. Seven people connected to De Moestuin shared stories about their relationship with the garden. Their reflections formed the basis for seven short narratives and wooden silhouettes inspired by papercuts and medieval miniatures. The works have been installed throughout the garden, each placed in the setting that corresponds to its story, which created a walking route featuring seven sculptures with accompanying (audio) stories centered on themes such as metamorphosis and transformation. 

The project was developed during an artist residency at De Moestuin, made possible by the KF Hein Fonds, which supports artistic engagement with themes of ecology, sustainability, and the physical environment of the residency. Listen here to the audiofragments (only for mobile), and read here more about the process behind residency (NL). 

• Various sizes
  Materials: Wood-stained hardwood multiplex
  
  

Exhibition
  Art & Ecology residency
Supported by K.F. Hein Fonds

August - November 2025

 

This work will remain on permanent display at De Moestuin, Utrecht

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De Moestuin Maarschalkerweerd
Laan van Maarschalkerweerd 2

3585 LJ Utrecht


Soundscape: Pema Lepcha
Voice-overs: Reinier Wesseling 

Photo’s by: Andrei Pacea
Marieke Wijntjes
Sasja Houba

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