HeartWood is an urban forest sculpture that weaves together strands of art, wellbeing and sustainability.
Designed with micro forest principals using the miyawaki method, it aims to create a soft contemplative space in our urban environment that looks towards fostering empathy, healing and hope. The aim is for HeartWood to be an inclusive place that is accessible to all.
The project is born out of the uncertain times and the loss that people are experiencing in terms of health and loss of habitat. This project aims to bring people together through positive action that puts living art forms at the heart of urban wellbeing.
DIG A HOLE, PLANT A TREE, GROW SOME HOPE.
By organising these simple actions and providing an intentional symbolic framework for planting, we will create a sculpture in the form of a micro forest within the heart of our city.
We recognise art is a powerful tool to express and process human emotions. HeartWood offers contemporary ritual with collective planting and accessibility for contemplation and transformation.
This project is brought to you by Free Range Arts Collective and is successfully supported by Manatū Taonga Te Urungi Innovation Fund.
Good News: HeartWood is in the process of planning, building and planting its inaugural site at Silvan Forest. To support this project, please go to HeartWood-Silvan at Raisely. Proceeds go towards building a HeartWood Walk accessible pathway and a HeartWood Rest seating area alongside the HeartWood communal planting area. Please join us in creating this HeartWood collection.