Art Talk: Light Bloom

I am so excited to share the current exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden with you again. I have been a member for 15+ year and have shared many walks through the garden and different artist that have been exhibited here.

HYBYCOZO is an incredible art duo that creates metal sculptures that are beautiful and shiny in the day and cast incredible shadows at night.

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As many of you know the Desert Botanical Garden is one of my most favorite places in Arizona.

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The variety of plants is astounding and the art they bring in is wonderful!

I met my friend Barbara at the garden after work. We walked around in the day. Had a seriously delicious meal at the restaurant and then walked around in the dark with the lights.

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Ok lets explore at night.

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I felt very immersed in the garden and art!

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Here is a video and you can see that one of the pieces was able to spin. The effect was stunning!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BxdVtwuTEjI

My favorite part was the light and shadows of this hanging series.

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What an amazing experience. I wonder how many times and how many friends I can take to see it before the end of March? That is when it is leaving the garden.

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