4. Grandma’s Cherished Little Garden

This part of the garden represents a place of joy and happiness for me. It is one of the places I have loved the most, where I spent many light-hearted hours of my time: my grandma’s small winter garden, a place that cheers up and reconciles. Here, I recollected stories from my childhood, intertwined with scents of rosemary and tilia, encased in sweet geometries that are worthy of a labyrinth.

The vision

The hazelnut tree, pruned like a giant octopus, is a monster that crouches from behind a corner, sticking out one of its tentacles, hoping to get to the fountain without being seen. Behind it, a stormy sea of tall bushes slams and shakes in the wind. Four beastly lions come out of the bushes, but if you look closely two of them resemble one of my kitties. Two flying statues move through the wind, a fish and a giant globe, completing the installation while the sun keeps playing with shadows all day long.

Everyone has their own “place of the heart” where old, joyful memories from our childhood come to life – these places are a source of positive energy. What’s yours?