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 publication 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. This book presents the concept behind the project alongside the seven stories. Through the included map, it also serves as a guide to the wooden sculptures installed throughout the garden. (see: Metamorfosen in de Moestuin).
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).
21 x 17 cm, 36 pages, Risograph, Published in 2025
Art & Ecology residency
Supported by K.F. Hein Fonds
August - November 2025
Exhibited and sold at De Moestuin:
De Moestuin Maarschalkerweerd
Laan van Maarschalkerweerd 2
3585 LJ Utrecht