Mathilde Roussel – Lives of Grass
Paris-based designer Mathilde Roussel has created the stunning sculptures ‘Lives of Grass’ that show the effects of transformation of the material as a metaphor of the transformation of the body. Time sculpts the forms, makes them change and then decay. The natural world, ingested as food becomes a component of human being.
Roussel’s sculptures strive to show that food, it’s origin, it’s transport, has an impact on us beyond it’s taste. The power inside it affects every organ of our body. Observing nature and being aware of what and how we eat might make us more sensitive to food cycles in the world – of abundance, of famine – and allows us to be physically, intellectually and spiritually connected to a global reality.
In the natural world, ingested food becomes a component of human being. These anthropomorphic and organic bodies made of earth strive to show that food, and its nutrients have an impact on us beyond our direct perception. The power inside it affects every organ of our body. Observing nature and being aware of what and how we eat might make us more sensitive to food cycles in the world — of abundance, of famine – and allows us to be physically, intellectually and spiritually connected to a global reality.
Such a cool exhibit… where is it?
Very cool indeed – the show was exhibited in May in the U.S. – no current plans to be re-exhibited elsewhere – for more info email contact@mathilderoussel.com for next show details.