The Spanish Moss Sanctuary by Paloma Teppa at Art Basel Miami Beach
Presented by Plant The Future
Miami Art Week, December 2024
Miami, FL – Plant The Future, a biophilic art and design studio based in Miami, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Art Basel Miami Beach to present The Spanish Moss Sanctuary, a live plant art installation created by co-founder, creative director, and lead artist Paloma Teppa. This serene and immersive experience offers visitors a tranquil retreat from the bustling energy of Art Basel Miami Beach, inviting them to reconnect with the natural world.
On display at Art Basel Miami Beach through December 8, The Spanish Moss Sanctuary features a series of mid- to large-scale, multi-tiered floating gardens crafted from live Spanish moss. These gardens will hang elegantly from the ceiling, visible as visitors descend the escalator between the second and first floors of the Miami Beach Convention Center. The installation’s soft, ethereal presence creates a visual meditation, offering guests a moment of peaceful reflection.
The floating gardens will be complemented by organic-shaped ceramic seating resembling river stones, located on the show floor. This combination of elements creates a harmonious visual representation of nature, blurring the lines between art and the natural world, and inviting visitors to experience a deeper connection to the environment.
The Spanish Moss Sanctuary aims to foster a sense of calm and reflection through biophilic design. Teppa’s work highlights the spiritual connection between humans and nature, offering a moment of introspection amidst the high-energy surroundings of the fair.
“Through my work with plants, I create opportunities for humans to reconnect with the natural environment, and thus with the essence of nature itself,” explains Paloma Teppa. “In doing so, we can all become a little more conscious of how entwined we are in the interworking of Mother Earth. All living beings—humans, animals, and plants—we are all children of the same mother.”
Visit The Spanish Moss Sanctuary in the North Wing of the exhibition floor at Miami Beach Convention Center during Art Basel Miami Beach. The installation will be open daily through December 8.
About Plant The Future
Founded by Paloma Teppa, Plant The Future is a biophilic art and design studio based in Miami. The studio specializes in creating living art installations that merge nature, art, and design. By incorporating plants into architectural and design spaces, Plant The Future seeks to promote a deeper connection to nature and foster wellness, beauty, and sustainability in the built environment.
