GROSS MAX / LIVERPOOL ROTUNDA
Installed as part of the Liverpool Biennial, I'm truly captivated by this piece as it showcases landscape architecture as an abstract and conceptual art form. The design conjures images of various structures from different eras, reminiscent of 17th-century follies and gas towers, all in a state of decay. It brings to mind the early explorations and the Romantic fascination with places like Tintern Abbey, overrun by ivy. The irregular "battlements" suggest derelict structures, contrasting with the uniform cutouts and archways below.
The quality of materials used here is exceptional. A simple ionised steel mesh not only exposes the internal structure but also lightens the heavy form of the installation while facilitating plant growth. The juxtaposition of the lush green interior with the steel exterior is striking – a play between living and hard, rust and green, architectural form and organic form. This structure has created a microclimate that has inspired a vibrant planting palette.
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