JR's project, Adventice, showcases a large-scale installation of 10,000 scanned and printed hands displayed in Carré Sainte-Anne, a renovated church in Montpellier. The artwork emphasizes unity and the significance of diversity within the community. Named after the Latin phrase 'ad venire,' it references both the historical background of the region and current migration issues. Each hand symbolizes a vital aspect of an ecosystem, representing both new life and future growth, reflecting the importance of human connections in societal and environmental contexts.
JR's exhibition 'Adventice' features a tree of 10,000 scanned and printed hands as a call for unity, celebrating community and the importance of diversity.
The installation, suspended in Carré Sainte-Anne, draws connections between local history and contemporary issues of migration and displacement, emphasizing interconnectedness.
Adventice is named after the Latin term 'ad venire,' indicating something that comes from outside, akin to opportunistic plants thriving in French landscapes.
The project highlights the significance of human presence in ecosystems, with each hand acting as both a leaf and a seed, symbolizing life and continuity.
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