Stockholm-based design studio Goldin+Senneby created the Spruce Time installation. It is displayed in Sweden and defined by its climate-controlled chamber which houses a clone of the oldest spruce in the entire world. It is resting on the grounds of a hospital campus and is meant to be a piece of living artwork. Visitors are invited to observe and engage with the spruce as it grows overtime.
Studio co-founder Simon Goldwin explains the project to Dezeen, stating "Old Tjikko on Fulufjäll mountain has already cloned itself over the course of millennia. It is the genetic individual – not the tree on the mountain – that is nearly 10,000-years-old, and the small clone now planted at the hospital in Malmö is the same genetic individual. In that sense, it is the oldest spruce in the world at the very beginning of its life."
Climate-Controlled Chamber Installations
Goldin+Senneby Created the Spruce Time Installation
Trend Themes
1. Climate-controlled Art Installations - Innovative installations like Spruce Time combine art with climate control technology to create immersive and interactive experiences.
2. Living Art Exhibits - Integrating living organisms, such as ancient trees, into art installations offers a dynamic representation of time and nature's resilience.
3. Genetic Heritage Preservation - Preserving ancient genetic lineages through cloned plant installations highlights the intersection of art, science, and conservation.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Cultural Institutions - Museums and galleries can explore climate-controlled living exhibits as a medium to engage audiences with interactive and evolving art.
2. Environmental Conservation - Conservational efforts stand to gain from showcasing ancient cloned specimens, promoting awareness and appreciation for genetic biodiversity.
3. Healthcare and Wellbeing - Hospitals and wellness centers benefit from incorporating living art installations that offer therapeutic and educational opportunities.