Piet Oudolf

 

The Battery 

When I saw this image it instantly connected with fantasy's from my childhood. I recognized some of the forms of the planting in my own work and I believe subconsciously I am striving to draw planters similar to Piet's. I have seen his work once before during another lecture and I was encaptivated. His work throws you into another world, full of fairies and moors but from a matured perspective opportunities are evident for pollinators, wildlife and psychological benefits. 

This specific planter reminds me of a thatched cottage garden and yet it fits so well in an urban context- specifically speaking in New York. Comparing the pictures from what looks to be Autumn to Winter the seasons only highlight the colour palette and textures. This is the beauty of his design work, it is flexible while maintaining its aesthetic. It's clever and well-thought out.