Is there a more intriguing plant than moss? At 450 million years old and with 15,000 – 25,000 species it is a symbol of life, tenacity, healing and the interconnectedness of all living things the world over.

 

These tiny ecosystems thrive where others don’t and support immeasurable life, maintaining climate and regenerating sites disturbed through deforestation or fire. In almost every culture moss holds spiritual or folkloric significance, it’s ancient endurance a symbol of resilience and a reminder of our fleeting consciousness.

 

The playable moss garden encourages us to explore this fascinating plant through touch and sound. Hinting at the worlds contained within and inviting a sense of calm, this pieces merely draws our attention back to the legacy that moss already holds, and that humans have known for thousands of years.