Play, discovery, nature and art all come together at the National Gallery’s newest children’s art exhibition, When Art Meets Nature: Reimagining Nature Through Art and Play. Co-curated with Taiwan’s Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts, this multi-sensory showcase is inspired by the colours, textures and sounds from the world around us, turning the gallery into a lush forest ecosystem.
The entire exhibition is built around two immersive installations that draw deeply from the natural environment to explore our relationship with Mother Nature. At first glance, Peace Forest by Singaporean artist Soh Ee Shaun, looks like a cosy playground filled with soft sculptures shaped like trees and animals. But it’s more than that: It encourages kids to discover how the creatures found in these green spaces play a role in helping to sustain and protect our planet.
On the other hand, Where the River Runs by Taiwanese artist Yenting Hsu, is an interactive experience that uses audio and books to dive deep into the indigenous stories, wisdom and traditions of communities living along the Dahan River in Taiwan.
