Installation by Sarit Shani Hay. A playful landscape inhabited by soft creatures
Installation by Sarit Shani Hay. A playful landscape inhabited by soft creatures

Installation of Playful Landscape of Soft Creatures in Tel Aviv

A recently opened exhibition at the Design Museum Holon includes a site-specific installation created by the multidisciplinary designer Sarit Shani Hay, known for her innovative approach to child-centric design.

Imaginary landscape between colors and creatures

For the Black Box exhibition, Sarit Shani Hay created an imaginary landscape with padded volumes that evoke rocky coasts inhabited by sea lions, seals, bears, and other creatures. The pieces, in shades of blue and taupe with arched forms, resemble secluded bays and steep cliffs. The atmosphere of the installation and the colors of the designs change depending on the time of day, from a bright morning light to darker tones as the sun begins to set.

Installation by Sarit Shani Hay. A playful landscape inhabited by soft creatures

Nature and animals as emotional refuge

The installation by Sarit Shani Hay explores the relationships between wild landscapes and animals. "Animals occupy a central place in Sarit Shani Hay's work," says Maya Dvash, curator of the Design Museum Holon. "She uses them to construct a private and imaginary jungle motivated by a human empathetic gaze and the desire to overcome ancient fears."

Installation by Sarit Shani Hay. A playful landscape inhabited by soft creatures

Therapeutic Escape Inspired by the Pandemic

The installation is also a reflection on the theme of home, nature, and refuge during the pandemic. The architect stated, "Recently, I have become interested in the therapeutic effects of time spent in nature, especially on children, a feeling that has grown due to our lives during the pandemic," he added. "I have tried to create spaces that provide a kind of escape, a meditative feeling."

Installation by Sarit Shani Hay. A playful landscape inhabited by soft creatures

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