Artist Janet Laurence is combining art with medical botany to create what she calls the "breathing bubble" which displays the diversities of medicinal plant life.
The bubble-shaped structure is made from a steel frame and a transparent covering. The interior of the greenhouse is set on a wooden floor, covered in mesh, adding a more rustic feel to the environment inside. The interior houses a wide array of plant life which are found strung from the ceiling, set on platforms, and covering the floor.
According to the artist, the greenhouse sought its inspiration from Germany's long history of botany, but the space also serves as a public space where on lookers can discover the diverse world of plant healing, and explore the inner working of plant life trough its cycle of growth, and decay.
Public Medicinal Greenhouses
'Breathing Bubble' is a Transparent Greenhouse for Medicinal Plants
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Medicinal Greenhouses - Combining art and medical botany to create unique greenhouse structures for displaying medicinal plants.
2. Transparent Greenhouse Designs - Using transparent materials to create visually appealing and educational greenhouse structures.
3. Public Plant Healing Spaces - Creating public spaces where people can discover and learn about the healing properties of plants.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunities for artists and designers to collaborate with botanists and create innovative greenhouse structures.
2. Greenhouse Manufacturing - Demand for transparent greenhouse structures may increase, leading to opportunities for manufacturers to develop new and improved designs.
3. Public Education and Health - Creating public spaces dedicated to plant healing can provide educational and wellness opportunities for communities, engaging both the education and healthcare industries.