Jennifer Latour Preserves Ephemeral Beauty in Her Otherworldly Botanical Assemblages
"The wind is my nemesis!" says Jennifer Latour. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Jennifer Latour Preserves Ephemeral Beauty in Her Otherworldly Botanical Assemblages appeared first on Colossal .
Jennifer Latour, a Vancouver-based artist, creates ephemeral botanical assemblages that are as fragile as they are captivating. The wind is her greatest adversary, threatening to topple her delicate works before she can capture them on camera. To combat this, she began her Bound Species series while in lockdown, piecing together objects found around her home into unconventional, ikebana-style compositions.
Inspired by recurring dreams of giant flowers, she experimented with combining colors and shapes to create hybrid characters, eventually photographing the arrangements in stunning natural settings. Despite the challenges posed by the wind, Latour continues to venture outdoors, sourcing materials from local garden centers, florists, and even grocery stores.
She assembles each piece by hand, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all living things. With future plans to bring her art to remote locations worldwide, Latour’s unique creations continue to evolve, leaving a lasting impression on those who encounter them.
Written by urgent.news from Colossal's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
