{"id":11343,"date":"2025-06-05T23:31:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T16:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/glowing-meadow-of-3d-printed-flowers-by-stuart-semple-takes-over-jersey-zoo-in-the-uk\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T23:31:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T16:31:42","slug":"glowing-meadow-of-3d-printed-flowers-by-stuart-semple-takes-over-jersey-zoo-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/glowing-meadow-of-3d-printed-flowers-by-stuart-semple-takes-over-jersey-zoo-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"glowing meadow of 3D printed flowers by stuart semple takes over jersey zoo in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Stuart Semple\u2019s glow-in-the-dark flowers bloom at Jersey zoo, uk<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>British artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/stuart-semple\/\"><strong>Stuart Semple<\/strong><\/a> unveils Bloom, a sprawling, glow-in-the-dark <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/interactive-installation\/\"><strong>installation<\/strong><\/a> of 5,000 vividly colored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/3d-printing\/\"><strong>3D printed<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/flower-and-leaf-art\/\"><strong>flowers<\/strong><\/a> at Jersey Zoo, UK, transforming the grounds of Les Augr\u00e8s Manor into a surreal meadow. On view from June 6 through September 2025, the artwork commemorates the visionary approach of British naturalist Gerald Durrell to zoo-led conservation while embodying Semple\u2019s activist-driven practice rooted in accessibility and ecological responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Measuring seven by seven meters, the floral field is filled with six of Durrell\u2019s favorite flowers\u2014chrysanthemums, freesias, roses, scarlet pimpernel, crocuses, and pink magnolias\u2014each sculpted from sustainable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/materials\/\"><strong>bioresin<\/strong><\/a> made of recycled castor oil and plant fibers. The flowers are hand-painted in radiant hues and coated with Semple\u2019s proprietary \u2018Lit\u2019 pigment, allowing them to absorb sunlight and emit a gentle glow after dark.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>images courtesy of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust \/ Stuart Semple<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1 wow wow-yellow\">a vibrant call for collective action<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Stuart Semple, whose multidisciplinary practice spans sculpture, performance, and social intervention, describes Bloom as a personal full-circle moment. <em>\u2018Ever since I visited Jersey Zoo as an 8-year-old child, it\u2019s had a place in my heart,\u2019<\/em> <strong>the <a href=\"https:\/\/stuartsemple.com\/\">artist<\/a> shares.<\/strong> <em>\u2018This project means the world to me, because now more than ever, Gerry\u2019s philosophy and his conservation ethics are vital to the planet.\u2019<\/em> Known for his colorful provocations and democratizing gestures\u2014such as developing the Pinkest Pink and campaigning for open access to creative materials\u2014Semple brings the same ethos to Bloom, using art to empower public agency and celebrate collective impact.<\/p>\n<p>Stuart Semple presents Bloom<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">the installation is a living tribute to gerald durrell\u2019s legacy<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Positioned in the heart of Jersey Zoo, the installation is commissioned by the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust as part of GD100, the year-long celebration of what would have been naturalist Gerald Durrell\u2019s 100th birthday, holding special significance for the community. <em>\u2018The flowers in Bloom are some of Gerry\u2019s favorites, and I know he would\u2019ve loved to see the colorful meadow pop up in the courtyard of his cherished Les Augr\u00e8s Manor,\u2019<\/em><strong> says Lee Durrell, Honorary Director of the trust.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Each bloom in the installation is both a tribute and a call to action. By offering the flower sculptures for public purchase, Durrell and Semple invite individuals to literally take a piece of conservation home. Proceeds directly support the trust\u2019s global mission to save species from extinction, with each flower symbolizing a node in the larger network of supporters, scientists, and dreamers who share in Durrell\u2019s original vision of a wilder, healthier world.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>a sprawling, glow-in-the-dark installation of 5,000 vividly colored 3D printed flowers<\/p>\n<p>transforming the grounds of Les Augr\u00e8s Manor at Jersey Zoo, UK, into a surreal meadow<\/p>\n<p>the artwork commemorates the visionary approach of British naturalist Gerald Durrell<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>the floral field is filled with six of Durrell\u2019s favorite flowers<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>chrysanthemums, freesias, roses, scarlet pimpernel, crocuses, and pink magnolias<\/p>\n<p>the flowers are hand-painted in radiant hues and coated with Semple\u2019s proprietary \u2018Lit\u2019 pigment<\/p>\n<p>sculpted from sustainable bioresin made of recycled castor oil and plant fibers<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>the flowers absorb daylight<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>known for his colorful provocations and democratizing gestures, Semple brings the same ethos to Bloom<\/p>\n<p>Semple\u2019s \u2018Lit\u2019 pigment allows the meadow to glow at night<\/p>\n<p>each bloom in the installation is both a tribute and a call to action<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>name:<\/strong> Bloom<\/p>\n<p><strong>artist:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/stuartsemple.com\/\">artist<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stuartsemple\/\">@stuartsemple<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>location:<\/strong> Jersey Zoo, Channel Islands, UK<\/p>\n<p><strong>dimensions:<\/strong> 7 x 7 meters<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>dates:<\/strong> June 6 \u2013 September 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>commissioner:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.durrell.org\/\">Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/durrell_jerseyzoo\/\">@durrell_jerseyzoo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/art\/glowing-meadow-3d-printed-flowers-stuart-semple-jersey-zoo-uk-durrell-06-05-2025\/\">glowing meadow of 3D printed flowers by stuart semple takes over jersey zoo in the UK<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/\">designboom | architecture &amp; design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stuart Semple\u2019s glow-in-the-dark flowers bloom at Jersey zoo, uk \u00a0 British artist Stuart Semple unveils Bloom, a sprawling, glow-in-the-dark installation of 5,000 vividly colored 3D printed flowers at Jersey Zoo, UK, transforming the grounds of &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[142],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.7 - 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