Glowing Garden: a fascinating show by Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde
Glowing Garden is a concept by Studio Roosegaarde that invites people to step into a surreal world, seen through the eyes of a butterfly. Featuring hundreds of orchids and other carefully selected flowers, Glowing Garden utilizes specific light technology to make these flowers glow, revealing an unseen aspect of nature.
Glowing Garden: glowing flowers through the eyes of a butterfly
Insects such as butterflies, bees, and fireflies perceive light in ways humans cannot—particularly ultraviolet light. This project brings that invisible world into view. By incorporating ultraviolet wavelengths into flowers like orchids, the garden unveils an enchanting luminescence, showing the glowing appearance as seen by pollinators like butterflies, fireflies, and bees.
Glowing orchids
As night falls, Glowing Garden transforms into a luminescent landscape of glowing orchids and flowers, inviting people to enter the world of a butterfly. The artwork immerses visitors in a living piece of art, evoking awe and curiosity. Walking among the glowing plants, people can experience nature as a butterfly does, discovering the invisible patterns and colors that guide these essential creatures.
Daan Roosegaarde | www.studioroosegaarde.net
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- Orchid by night | Daan Roosegaarde | www.studioroosegaarde.net
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- Orchid by day | Daan Roosegaarde | www.studioroosegaarde.net
Sustainability and biodiversity
At the heart of Glowing Garden lies a commitment to sustainability and biodiversity. The artwork not only attracts real pollinators such as bees and butterflies but also highlights the importance of ecological harmony. Developed in collaboration with leading botanical experts from Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, and other partners, the project ensures the well-being of the plants while delivering an eco-conscious experience.
About Studio Roosegaarde
Studio Roosegaarde is a social design lab led by Dutch designer and innovator Daan Roosegaarde. The studio connects people, technology, and nature through designs that spark imagination and enhance daily life in urban environments. From air-purifying towers to luminescent landscapes, Studio Roosegaarde’s internationally acclaimed projects inspire reflection and action toward a sustainable future.