Shinrin Yoku

Shinrin-yoku, loosely translates to taking in the forest atmosphere or ‘forest bathing’. Originating in Japanese medicine in the 1980’s, there has been scores of scientific literature highlighting the health benefits of spending time under the canopy of a living forest. This body of work is greatly inspired by the concept of Shinrin-yoku but also considers the increasing environmental concerns that threaten the natural world. By introducing artificial lighting, where one might expect natural light to take precedence, the series also highlights the increasing artificiality of modern life. Subsequently, it is hoped that this body of work encourages an unexpected way of looking at and thinking about our connection to the rural landscape.