Local artist presents new installation

Artbox at Lincoln Square will feature a new installation by local artist Kate Shooltz, artistically known as Kate the Earthling. 

Shooltz’s exhibition, called “karesansui,” will be on display through February, visible from 1000 S. Broad St. 

Karesansui is a vertical moss garden inspired by the Zen gardens of Japan. Preserved mosses and rocks are arranged to mimic mountainous landscapes amid flowing seas and rivers of sand. As in Japan, Kate’s garden is intended to spark contemplation about minimalism and the beauty of blank space, which is a stark contrast at the exhibit space on bustling Broad Street. 

The artwork offers passersby a space for contemplation, meditation and quiet self-reflection and the opportunity to deepen connection with nature and pause for a moment of stillness in the heart of Philly.  

By using only preserved mosses and other natural elements her creations require no water or sunlight yet remain green and soft for years. Using real, but preserved plants ensures that Kate’s creations are accessible to everyone regardless of their green thumb or environment.  

Since 2018, Kate the Earthling has created one-of-a-kind moss walls for clients and spaces all over the United States. Her work has been featured in the Olympic National Park “Terminus” Glacier Memorial Art Project, on Bravo TV’s Vanderpump Rules and Family Karma, in “National Parks” Magazine and the Italian Magazine “Biophilia Natural Trend” and in various online and TV publications.