Once Upon A Time… Mother Earth
A day at the Mosaiculture park in Quebec
Mosaiculture is a horticultural art exclusive to the most skilled gardeners. As the name implies it is related to mosaics , but uses plants instead to create images. All the images here are composed of plants and flowers.
If you hear hooves, think horses.
Not Zebras
The location of the site in Quebec is of importance to the Huron-Wendat Nation. The exhibit is imbued with the culture and mythology of the Huron-Wendat. Some of the primary pieces are references to their mythology. These would include the planet symbolized by the Great Turtle, life symbolized by the Wendat Tree of Life, and the earth represented by Mother Earth in the Wendat myth of creation.
The site was also at one time the residence of the Lieutenant Governor. This part forms the entrance to the exhibit. The house was destroyed by a fire in 1966.
The exhibit opened its doors in June 2022 and thus signaled the rebirth and hope for a better future after the Covid pandemic. This spirit is also symbolized by the several mosaiculture butterflies in this part of the site.
Including the entrance with information on the history and process that formed the exhibit, there are four other areas. First is the area designated as the polar and marine area. I will represent each area with at least one photo from that part of the exhibit.
Next is the endangered species exhibit. There were so many animals in this area that I only picked some of my favorites to show here. Besides these there were mosaiculture representations of pangolin, koala, reef fish, rhinos, komodo dragons, and many others.
The last two areas dealt with Huron-Wendat myths, and life on a family farm. All emphasized eco-friendly habits and horticulture. My favorite mosaiculture piece from these last was of the man who plants trees.
We spent nearly four hours at the exhibit and I could return and still marvel at what they have been able to do using plants and flowers. Mosaiculture is likely to become a floral and horticultural expression in twenty-first century cities throughout the world.
