Mother Nature is the ultimate artist, but sometimes she needs a little help from her friends. These 22 pieces show what happens when human creativity and the natural world collide.
There is something magical about the moment a mural or a sculpture stops being a separate object and starts to breathe with its surroundings. We’ve gathered 22 stunning examples of street art and public installations that use real trees, flowers, stones, and even the earth itself to create something unforgettable.
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🏜️ 1. Desert Harmony — El Decertor in Ecuador
In Imbabura, El Decertor created a mural that doesn’t just sit on a wall—it merges with the dusty hills and natural light of the landscape. It’s a perfect example of site-specific art that honors its environment. See 2 photos of this mural here.
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🌸 2. Flower Power — Fábio Gomes Trindade in Brazil
By positioning his portraits under real bougainvillea and trees, Trindade turns living plants into vibrant, natural “hair.” It’s a whimsical and incredibly lifelike collaboration with the seasons. View 3 artworks from this series.
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👧 3. Legend about Giants — Natalia Rak in Poland
This iconic mural features a girl in traditional dress who appears to be watering a real, living tree below. It turns a simple wall into a giant, interactive story. Learn more about this legend here.
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🧺 4. Giant Clothespin — Mehmet Ali Uysal in Belgium
Turkish artist Mehmet Ali Uysal created this massive clothespin that appears to be literally pinching the grassy earth of a park in Liège. It transforms an everyday object into a monumental piece of surrealism.
✋ 5. The Caring Hand — Eva Oertli & Beat Huber in Switzerland
Rising from the soil in Glarus, this giant stone hand gently cradles a growing tree. It is a powerful symbol of our responsibility to protect and nurture nature. About and more photos here.
🗿 6. Hallow — Daniel Popper in USA
Daniel Popper’s monumental wooden sculptures are famous worldwide. “Hallow” shows a figure opening their chest to reveal a space that perfectly frames the surrounding trees, inviting us into a state of introspection. See more photos of Hallow here.
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🦜 7. Bird and Hand — Bacon in the UK
A beautifully patterned hand reaches out to hold a delicate bird, surrounded by yellow petals. This mural celebrates the quiet connection between humans and wildlife in the middle of the city.
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🌀 8. Augere — Jon Foreman in Wales
Jon Foreman creates rhythmic spirals from natural stones found on the beach. His work, like “Augere,” is ephemeral, changing with the tides and reminding us of nature’s constant motion. Amazing Sculptures by Jon Foreman! (12 Photos)
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🍂 9. Natural Bird Art — Hannah Bullen-Ryner in the UK
Using only petals, leaves, and seeds, Hannah Bullen-Ryner crafts intricate birds on the forest floor. These works are as fragile as they are stunning. 18 Stunning Artworks by Hannah Bullen-Ryner.
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🐆 10. Ocelot — SMOK in Belgium
This intense ocelot mural uses the red brick of the wall to its advantage, making the animal appear to be prowling directly toward the viewer from a grassy ridge.
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🚀 11. Slingshot Bench — Cornelia Konrads in Germany
Cornelia Konrads is known for making heavy objects look weightless. This bench looks like it’s been launched into the air by two giant tree branches, turning a quiet park into a playground for the imagination.
🌳 12. Give — Lorenzo Quinn in Italy
In this peaceful sculpture, two giant hands emerge from the grass to gently hold a young tree. It is a visual manifesto for care and ecological responsibility. More by Lorenzo Quinn here.
🤐 13. Zipper Sculpture — Yasuhiro Suzuki in Japan
Located in Tokyo, this unique sculpture makes it look as though a giant zipper is opening up the earth, revealing a flowing stream of water underneath. It’s a brilliant way to remind us of the nature hidden beneath our feet.
🧔 14. Tree Trunk Face — Nuxuno Xän in Martinique
Nuxuno Xän turned a simple tree trunk into the face of a painted figure, proving that even a single tree can change how we see a city street. Check out this clever piece here.
🏢 15. Rooftop Blooms — OGMillie in New York
Working with Floratorium, OGMillie created a massive floral mural that brings life to a New York rooftop, creating a vibrant oasis in the concrete jungle. See 5 photos of this floral mural.
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🐭 16. Chalk Ballet — David Zinn in the USA
David Zinn is a master of finding magic in sidewalk cracks. His whimsical chalk characters often interact with real blades of grass or stones, turning tiny corners of the world into delightful scenes. Cuteness overload! 6 photos of David Zinn’s art.
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🚲 17. Banksy Bush — Banksy
In this famous piece, Banksy uses a simple triangular bush to complete his stencil, turning ordinary urban greenery into a moment of clever visual humor. More by Banksy!: Banksy? Who Is The Visionary of Street Art? (25 Photos)
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🌺 18. Coral Peonies — Korallpionen in Switzerland
This mural features towering pink coral peonies that rise above the windows of an apartment building, effectively merging architecture with the beauty of blooming nature.
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👩🦱 19. Natural Hair — Vinie
Vinie’s signature style involves murals where a girl’s hair is represented by real, growing foliage. As the plants grow and change with the seasons, so does the art. 24 photos of Vinie’s collection.
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🚪 20. Come in to Light — Daniel Popper in Mexico
In Tulum, this massive wooden sculpture invites visitors to walk through the chest of a figure. It creates a literal portal into the lush green world behind it. See the full sculpture here.
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🥤 21. Thirst for Nature — Artez in Serbia
A woman holds a vase of flowers to her face in this large-scale mural. Her patterned robe and the oversized bouquet connect urban walls with the longing for natural growth.
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🌻 22. The Kindergarten Garden
Sometimes, the best art isn’t planned by a professional. In this heartwarming scene, kindergarten children dropped seeds into a crack in the sidewalk just to see what would happen. Nature responded with a stunning line of flowers that brightened the entire street.
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