Petals in Perspective

Cool Gardens 2025 – Winner

Petals in Perspective invites viewers to move around the gardens and wander on the knolls, and, in so doing, to discover flower pieces that appear whole when viewed from a particular position. The installation highlights two plant species native to Manitoba, the Prairie Crocus, Manitoba’s provincial flower, and the endangered Western Spiderwort. In the shadow of The Leaf and the presence of the Sensory Gardens, these structures stand tall, emphasizing the importance of these plant species. Petals in Perspective prompts viewers to question their decisions concerning habitat loss, while offering a playful way to create awareness about these flowers, the Spiderwort’s endangerment, and plant life cycles more broadly.