The 4 Elements Daniel Bouthot and Christopher Ho Luncheon on the Grass 2003 Varieties of grass Artist's Statement In this piece, we have replanted a rectangular area of the lawn with varieties of grass and moss new to the site. The checkered design of this area echoes the pattern of a picnic blanket, alluding to the history of Forest Hills as a popular destination for picnickers during the Victorian era. Luncheon on the Grass acknowledges the ephemeral nature of life itself. Although this recreation of a picnic blanket is playful, in the context of a cemetery a rectangle of patterned grass inevitably acquires weightier connotations. It becomes a memento mori, reminding us of the transience of life. Indeed, the piece does not strive for permanence. After the initial planting, the new grass will gradually blend back into the pre-existing landscape; over the course of the exhibition, the natural environment will reclaim the installation. Return to list of participating artists.

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