Nature Is Everything (8 Photos)

From towering floral murals in Switzerland and Serbia to delicate natural creations shaped from petals and stones, these works bring us closer to nature in public space. Featured are a bird mural in the UK, a prowling ocelot in Belgium, and sculptures blending seamlessly with gardens. Each piece highlights a different way artists connect the human world with the natural one.

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1. Bird and Hand — Bacon in Southend-on-Sea, UK

A large mural showing a hand patterned with flowers holding a bird, surrounded by blooming yellow petals. The piece emphasizes balance between human and natural forms.

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2. Halved — Sculpt the World in Pembrokeshire, Wales

An arrangement of stones on the beach forming a circular yin-yang shape. Different sizes and colors of rocks create a sense of rhythm with the surrounding landscape. More!: Amazing Sculptures by Jon Foreman! (12 Photos)

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3. Coral Peonies — Korallpionen in Frauenfeld, Switzerland

A mural featuring tall pink coral peonies painted across the side of an apartment building. The flowers rise above windows, merging architecture and nature.

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4. Natural Bird Art — Hannah Bullen-Ryner in the UK

A bird shape created on the ground using petals, leaves, pine needles, and seeds. The vibrant purple and green tones highlight the fragility of ephemeral land art. More!: Nature Is Everything! 18 Stunning Artworks by Hannah Bullen-Ryner

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5. Ocelot — SMOK in Belgium

A mural of an ocelot crouching low against a brick wall. The animal’s gaze is intense, with detailed fur patterns blending into the red brick surface.

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6. The Glass Slipper — Philip Jackson in the UK

A garden sculpture of a tall, elegant figure in a flowing dress with a wide sculptural hat. The work blends stone textures with the surrounding greenery. More!: 10 Haunting Sculptures by Philip Jackson

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7. Thirst for Nature — Artez in Belgrade, Serbia

A mural of a woman holding a vase of flowers to her face. Her patterned robe and the oversized bouquet connect urban walls with natural growth.

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8. Pheasants — Collin Van der Sluijs in Laon, France

A large mural of two pheasants in a dynamic scene. Bright plumage and strong movement dominate the wall, contrasting with the muted building background. More!: Out Standing… Murals By Collin Van der Sluijs (7 Photos)

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