8 Stunning Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
Some artworks don’t just sit in nature—they become part of it. Around the world, artists are crafting sculptures and murals that seamlessly merge with their surroundings, using trees, vines, and landscapes as living elements of their work. These pieces don’t fight against nature; they grow with it.
From giant figures emerging from forests to street art that transforms urban greenery into playful illusions, these eight stunning creations prove that art and nature can exist in perfect harmony.
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“Sleeping Child” by El Decertor (Imbabura, Ecuador)
A mural by El Decertor in Imbabura, Ecuador, depicting a young child sleeping against a concrete wall, with creeping ivy blending into the painting as a natural blanket.
“UMI” by Daniel Popper (Chicago, USA)
“UMI” by Daniel Popper in Chicago, USA—an intricate wooden sculpture of a woman with tree roots weaving through her body, set in a green landscape.
About and more photos: “UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois
Street Art by David Zinn (Ann Arbor, USA)
A street art piece by David Zinn in Ann Arbor, USA, featuring a small green character with a real grass mustache blending into the pavement.
More!: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
Flower Street Art by Fabio Gomes Trindade (Goiás, Brazil)
A mural by Fabio Gomes Trindade in Goiás, Brazil, featuring a girl’s face with a real tree forming her vibrant pink afro hairstyle.
More by Fabio Gomes: How Fábio Gomes Turns Trees into Hair: Stunning Murals in Trindade
Sidewalk Flower Experiment
A beautiful example of accidental nature-inspired art—kindergarten children dropped seeds into sidewalk cracks, leading to a spontaneous floral pathway.
More photos and about: Kindergarten children dropped seeds in the crack of the sidewalk to see what would happen
“Nature Rings” by Spencer Byles (Deep Forest, France)
A series of woven circular sculptures by Spencer Byles made from natural branches, blending seamlessly with the surrounding forest.
Willow Archer by Anna & The Willow (UK)
A woven willow sculpture of a female archer by Anna & The Willow, set against a wooded path.
Wire Mermaid by Martin Debenham (UK)
A wire sculpture by Martin Debenham of a mermaid sitting on a rock, with the intricate metalwork mimicking flowing water.
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Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
Chalk Artist David Zinn
David Zinn is a street artist known for transforming ordinary urban landscapes into imaginative worlds. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Zinn has been creating street art since the 1980s. His medium of choice is chalk, which perfectly capturing the fleeting nature of street art.Zinn’s creations often feature playful creatures, such as his well-known character Sluggo—a green monster with endearing eyes—and a flying pig named Philomena. These characters are typically placed in unexpected settings, interacting with real-world objects in surprising ways that challenge viewers’ perceptions and bring joy to public spaces.
David Zinn’s work is characterized by its blend of whimsy, humor, and a masterful use of the urban canvas, making everyday scenes magical and inviting passersby to stop and ponder, or smile.
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Tragically or luckily, Ethan has lost count of his petals
Life lessons from augmented pareidolia the first yo is given, but the second yo is earned
Sibling Pep Talk
Jeremy’s First Lair
Nadine Listens to the Grapevine
Reading is Enflowering
Bernice is easily the most intimidating dodgeball player for her size
Chloe is 95% Burmese and 5% Fescue
Fly-by-night Impossibility
Fran’s summer hairstyle is 100% natural with very healthy roots
Lily can’t decide if she’s an understood overachiever or an overstood underachiever; either way, she’s making a lot of progress.
Looks like another long day of things stubbornly refusing to be impossible
Low altitude impossibilities at the Sideways Flying R
Marv learned this look from the puppy next door; he’s hoping your pocket is full of flies
Nadine and the Hydrophobic Frog
Nadine and the Silent Standoff
Philomena is a big fan of escapist literature
Philomena likes to start her days by watching for the second most impossible thing to happen
Rosie has an excellent sense of smell, which is why she always carries an olfactory support flower
Summer mood Angus will concede to flowers on his shirts and umbrellas in his drinks, but that’s where he draws the line
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