Green is for Gaia

Summary

The web content discusses the Mosaiculture exhibition at the Montreal Botanical Garden, emphasizing the importance of embracing nature and the whole of the environment, as reflected in the works of individuals like Jessica, a fortune teller with a centuries-long life, and Dr. John Rose, an advocate for environmental conservation.

Abstract

The article delves into the concept of Mother Earth and humanity's responsibility to protect the environment, as symbolized by the Mosaiculture exhibition's theme "Land of Hope." It features a masterpiece sculpture named "Mother Earth" by Lise Cormier, which embodies the spirit of nurturing all forms of life. The narrative includes a personal account from Jessica, who participated in the 2013 Mosaiculture competition, describing it as a fulfilling experience that contributed to a larger environmental cause. Additionally, the article references Dr. John Rose, who encourages community involvement in environmental projects, aligning with the broader message of collective action for the planet's well-being.

Opinions

The author suggests that widening our compassion to include all living creatures and the beauty of nature is an essential task for humanity.
Albert Einstein is quoted to underscore the importance of cherishing all life forms, reinforcing the article's environmental message.
The Mosaiculture exhibition is presented as a prestigious event that showcases horticultural art as a means to connect with and advocate for the natural world.
Jessica's narrative conveys a sense of personal fulfillment and the significance of participating in creative endeavors that benefit the environment.
Dr. John Rose's opinion emphasizes the need for collective participation in environmental conservation, suggesting that everyone has a role in "Gaia's Project."

Mother Earth

Image created on Canva and Prisma with the author’s photos

Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.

Albert Einstein

Plants, trees, animals

Sun, moon, and stars; earth and sky

Cherishing all life

Mother Earth: Lise Cormier’s masterpiece sets the tone for the Land of Hope theme of this year’s Mosaiculture exhibition. The mountainous matriarch’s torso rises 15 meters in a prairie where horses and bison roam. Deer amble down her outstretched arms. Her hair is planted with geraniums and petunias, her skin is santolina.

I worked on the Montreal Botanical Garden Mosaiculture Exhibition in 2013. I could not resist taking part in a competition, called Land of Hope, that used plants to create giant living sculptures. It was one of the most rewarding things I had done in many long years. Jessica

This poem is told from the point of view of a fortune teller, named Jessica at this point in AD 2013. A combination of a curse and her own powers has allowed her to live many centuries and travel all over the world.

I give the broad outlines of her story here.

Dr John Rose wants us all to take part in saving our planet.

Yes, Let’s All be Part of Gaia’s Project.

The Fortune Teller

Green is for Gaia

Mother Earth

Mosaiculture Exhibition 2013 at Montreal Botanical Garden

Considered the world's most prestigious competition of horticultural art, the 2013 edition of Mosaiculture is currently…

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