For Kardo the key element of LandArt is the process and through this has dealt with many themes, from paths and meeting places in nature to the four seasons. Born out of his experience, he also feels that LandArt’s connection to childhood is apparent for many pursuing the art form, given the natural propensity for children to enjoy time with nature and make compositions from discarded or fallen materials they find. The broad range of what can be considered LandArt provides a very free and fluid art form that can be seen in all walks of life, from childhood as mentioned to ancient monuments such as Stonehenge.
This year’s LandArt project in Biel will bring together seventy artists from all walks of life; these artists work in the forest for the duration of project producing what they wish, while only having to adhere to this year’s theme of MYTHOS (and, of course, the ‘use what you find’ mentality!). The variety of artists is an important aspect to consider, given that LandArt happens all over the world and can’t be captured though one style, culture or medium, as exemplified by Myriam Kachour’s quote “Creation isn’t a cultural origin, but a human origin”