Savage Gardens-e.indd - Franklin Park Conservatory

E XCIT ING
SC U LP TURE
Four monumental, multi-media sculptures
created to provide viewers with a bugseye v i ew o f fo u r c a r n i vo ro u s p l a nt s.
9’ Dionaea (Venus Flytrap)
with identity banner
and shipping crate
A large scale realistic plant
with four heads that clamp
shut when the visitor
presses a button to activate
the mouth of the trap.
10’ Nepenthes (Pitcher Plant)
with identity banner
and shipping crate
Large scale realistic plant.
Visitors can walk inside the pitcher.
Texture, form, and sound
give the visitor the experience
of being inside the plant.
6’-12’ Serracenia
(Trumpet Plant)
(7 pieces) with identity banner
and shipping crates
Realistic in form and color,
hammered aluminum with
translucent powdercoating
creates interesting play of light
and color. Lit from within, these
sculptures can also be lighted for
dramatic effect at night.
8’ Drosera (Sundew)
with identity banner
and shipping crate
Large-scale realistic plant.
Over 500 resin tentacles, lit
with fiber optics, undulate
and glow for dramatic effect.
BANNERS
Large Scale
Hand Painted Banners
(5) 9’ x 6’ pieces
One banner introduces the
exhibit, and eachmonumental
sculpture is accompanied by
an identifying banner.
Interpretive Banners
(8) 9’2” x 4’ 4” with pole pockets
Each banner features photographic images of a
carnivorous plant species
and educational text.
C H I LD R EN’S
AC TIV ITIES
Six freestanding, movable,
interactive pieces
provide hands-on,
playful learning.
O R IGINAL
AR T WOR K
Two large site-specific sculptures
were commissioned for exhibition with
Savage Gardens at Franklin Park Conservatory
and Botanical Gardens. These one-of-a-kind
works of art were selected through an open
competition by Jean Pitman of the
Wexner Center for the Arts, and may
be included for an additional fee.
Please Do Not Disturb
Ceramic, hand-formed glass, aluminum,
steel, flocking, sound (MP3 players)
120” high x 120” wide x 96” deep
This black and earth-toned ceramic
and glass pod form is sculpted
in three parts, from which “grow”
seven whimsical trumpets, with
light green exteriors and hot pink
interiors. The sound of snoring is
played continuously from speakers
inside each trumpet. The sculpture
requires electricity and includes the
MP3 players and sound files.
Datura
Hand-formed glass, steel, aluminum,
powder coating
Variable sizes
White, lavender and green glass
blossoms and yellow-green pods
are mounted on painted steel
“vines.” Custom rubber gaskets
dampen any impact if handled
or bumped by staff and visitors.
Datura is made in multiple sections
and allows for flexible location
and installation.
Marketing and promotional materials:
Logo and advertising templates
Video footage of the exhibit components
Digital photographs
Sample press release
Novelty and merchandising opportunities
Educational Materials:
Adult and student program concepts
Educational field trip tour materials
Educational brochure artwork
Operations Manual
Savage Gardens was developed and is managed by
Franklin Park Conservatory.