decmyk: Jolly Characters by Artist Jean Jullien Overrun the Jardin des Plantes in Nantes, France

Wednesday 15 July 2020

Jolly Characters by Artist Jean Jullien Overrun the Jardin des Plantes in Nantes, France

Photo by Jean Jullien. All images © Jean Jullien, shared with permission

Take a stroll through Nantes’s Jardin des Plantes, and you’ll find a playful cast of characters floating in a fountain, raking the grass, and joining hands to hug a tree. Part of a new exhibition titled Filili Viridi in the French city, the colorful ensemble was created by Paris-based artist Jean Jullien (previously) for the botanic garden in his hometown. Each of the characters is massive—the blush-colored creature spans more than eight meters—and appears to utilize the lush grounds just like their human counterparts.

If you’re in Nantes before November 2021, head to the park to hang out with the jolly group, to which Jullien plans to add a dozen (!) more of the spirited characters next fall. To dive further into his light-hearted projects, check out the artist’s Instagram and the range of books he’s illustrated, many of which are available from Bookshop. (via Juxtapoz)