The Balance of Nature
ALEXEY NIKOLAYEV
In this piece I’m trying to show nature as a balanced harmonious system that a human is invited to contemplate or play with. However, one is not allowed to break the equilibrium. In contrast, nature can share this equilibrium as a gift of inner balance and beauty with a human, and it’s especially precious in current turbulent and often stressful times.
I believe that biological systems are much more complex than anything that humans ever created, and if we take care about nature, it can be our teacher and guardian, both physically and mentally.
By waving both hands to one side of the body (left or right) a visitor can affect seeds or spores dispersal and thus future locations of mushrooms and plants. These slight interactions can’t hurt the system but invite visitors to play, communicate and actively observe. Beyond seeding phases no interaction is possible, but visitors are offered to enjoy the beauty of the sunny day and observe this slow-paced small world without everyday rush.
The idea of balance is shown through a stable environment with a constant number of species, and also through endless cycles of growth, life and rebirth.
I believe that biological systems are much more complex than anything that humans ever created, and if we take care about nature, it can be our teacher and guardian, both physically and mentally.
By waving both hands to one side of the body (left or right) a visitor can affect seeds or spores dispersal and thus future locations of mushrooms and plants. These slight interactions can’t hurt the system but invite visitors to play, communicate and actively observe. Beyond seeding phases no interaction is possible, but visitors are offered to enjoy the beauty of the sunny day and observe this slow-paced small world without everyday rush.
The idea of balance is shown through a stable environment with a constant number of species, and also through endless cycles of growth, life and rebirth.