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L'Herbe Folle Niura Bellavinha, Victoire Cathalan, Fernando de la Rocque, Denis Jutzeler, Mila Mayer, Catherine Rebois, Vivianne van Singer, Julien Spiewak, Mai-Britt Wolthers et Vasilis Zografos. Opening on January 18th, 2018 from 6pm Exhibition until March 10thm 2018 "Wild grass refers to vegetation that grows anywhere and without human intervention." We are launching the exhibition 'L'Herbe Folle' this January 2018 to celebrate the 6 years of existence of espace_L. The name of the exhibition alludes to the gallery's positioning in Geneva. As a metaphor, 'herbe folle' symbolizes an entity that grows in an unexpected ecosystem and becomes fundamental to that environment. The espace_L gallery was created in Geneva based on a new concept of establishing a dialogue between European and Brazilian contemporary art. Thanks to this, the gallery stands out from its counterparts on Rue des Bains by reiterating its proposal for discovery. The environments in which wild grasses implant themselves are invaded by them. This wild occupation can have drawbacks but also significant benefits. Wild grasses operate in a chain reaction; once one establishes itself, others follow. They become essential for the balance of their ecosystem. Butterflies, for example, feed on wild grasses and then contribute to pollination. We propose some points for reflection below and invite you to visit the 'L'Herbe Folle' exhibition, where you will have the opportunity to discover works by Niura Bellavinha, Victoire Cathalan, Fernando de la Rocque, Denis Jutzeler, Mila Mayer, Catherine Rebois, Vivianne van Singer, Julien Spiewak, Mai-Britt Wolthers, and Vasilis Zografos. Why do we want to eliminate these 'wild' grasses? They give a neglected look to the garden. They compete with seedlings and young plants. However, these grasses have advantages: They provide a refuge for insects that contribute to the garden's biological balance. They protect the soil from drought, wind, and heavy rains. They are a resource for composting. They are good indicators of the soil's nature and help identify areas where amendments are needed: nettle indicates nitrogen-rich soil, daisies grow in calcium-poor soil, and dock in compact soil. Their flowering contributes to the beauty of the garden." |