Hear Here

Title: Hear Here, the Golden Mangrove Sanctuary

Artist: Meg Wallace

This eco-art sculpture, created by Meg Wallace, merges the natural beauty of the mangrove ecosystem with artistic expression. The design is inspired by the intricate network of mangroves, symbolizing strength, resilience, and adaptability. The installation features three large golden leaves, each representing one of the three mangrove species commonly found in South Florida. Their interconnected forms reflect the relationships within both our physical and social ecosystems.

Located at the waterline of the mangroves, the sculpture invites visitors to enter a personal golden mangrove sanctuary for moments of rest and reflection. The artist has thoughtfully repurposed a seat crafted from a century-old Royal Palm tree that once stood tall but succumbed to disease in 2023, further deepening the work’s connection to nature.

This installation serves as a call to action, inspiring a collective commitment to environmental conservation while fostering harmonious relationships with the natural world. It blends art and nature, encouraging visitors to appreciate and preserve the mangroves and the diverse ecosystems that sustain life on Earth.