Exiting Popp Gardens

Before leaving the Popp Gardens I took a shots of the backside of a building across from the gardens.

Popp Gardens

When I exited the Dinosaur Adventures I explored a space along Magazine Avenue. A fence separates that portion of the zoo from the street. There’s a fountain in the middle of this garden with sculptures to either side. There are benches to either side from the fountain. A plaque names the space.

Final Shots

Walking back to where my journey began I took these last two shots. One is a side view of the garden again with red material tied across a space. Red really popped against the green. And lastly there’s view towards the street.

Exiting the Garden

Eventually I found my way to the rear of the garden. Any sense of a separate world disappeared once I saw the houses that surrounded the backyard. I took a few shots that look back into the garden.

Wishes for the World

At another stop along the way, folks were asked to write their wishes for the world in chalk on pieces of wood. All the pieces of wood, with rope attached, were then hung on nails attached to a large post. By the time I arrived at the post it was already covered with many wishes.

Altars Abound

Scattered around the garden are altar arrangements of
objects amongst the greenery. Some are more hidden than others. I proceeded slowly through the space in order not to
miss anything.

Burn and Plant

Throughout the installation there are red fabrics. At the next stop, there are two activities. One asks the participant to write something to gotten rid of on a red piece of paper. It will be burnt. The other asks the participant to write something to grow on read paper. Seeds are placed inside and the paper is folded up and placed in a pile with the others.

Entering the Garden

A shed serves as the portal to enter the garden. From the darkness and chalk-messaged walls, one emerges into the garden. Several places along the route involve an activity for the visitor. Here, next to stacks of newspapers, guests are asked to write their own news on sheets of newspaper and place them on specified stack.