Discover Mireille Gros' "Instinktverstarkungselixiergarten" the "Planetary Plants" series: An Artistic Ode to Fictional Biodiversity at Ronewa Art Projects
Ronewa Art Projects is proud to present the "Instinktverstärkungselixiergarten", an exhibition featuring a collection of captivating botanical drawings by the renowned Swiss artist, Mireille Gros. Set against the backdrop of the prestigious Berlin Art Week, the exhibition explores the delicate dance of invention and extinction, painting a poignant narrative of fictional plant biodiversity.
According to the artist, the gallery space will undergo a transformation into a metaphorical "garden" (GARTEN), where an "elixir" or "potion" (ELIXIER) is imagined to "amplify" (VERSTÄRKUNG) one's "instincts" (INSTINKT). Her "Planetary Plants" series is designed to resonate with both local and global audiences, adeptly connecting familiar and fantastical realms.
Gros' foray into this genre was catalyzed by her visit to the Taï National Park in West Africa, a UNESCO world heritage site, in 1993. Reflecting on the experience, Gros says "It was one of my childhood dreams to walk in a true rainforest. During my visit, I realized many of the species I witnessed were endangered, which prompted me to start (re) inventing my own species." This evocative blend of reality and imagination drives the ethos of the "Planetary Plants" series.
Gros' artistry operates beyond the confines of theory or specific concepts. Every idea is treated with equal importance, maintaining a fluid receptivity to nature, behavior, and the world's ever-changing landscape.
