per kristian nygård grows grass landscape in oslo gallery

per kristian nygård grows grass landscape in oslo gallery
all photos by jason olav benjamin havneraas / courtesy of noplace

norway-based artist per kristian nygård has infilled the gallery expanse at noplace in oslo with a bright green cascade of grass, sweeping and swerving throughout the space.

‘not red but green’ comprises a natural, undulating terrain, spilling out from the entrance doorframe and pressing up against the surrounding windows and walls. lush vegetation floods in every direction, forming a hilly landscape that beckons an instinctual audience participation, although prohibited. the site-specificity of the installation allows it to grow and develop in size and form, and — by placing the mass of organic matter within the context of an indoor gallery — changes the perception of the natural world for the viewer.

a bright green cascade of grass spills out from the gallery walls

the landscape sweeps and swerves throughout the space

the hilly expanse beckons interaction, yet remains off limits for public participation

the green grass grows and develops with the passage of time

‘not red but green’ in the context of the gallery space