Ortie
Near the lake and sitting right beside a castle, this mural for the Swiss town of Rolle aims to bring a little joy and flourish to a public restroom building and the parking lot it sits in. The design is inspired by ‘ortie’ (nettle) leaves, a local plant primarily known for stinging, but which also contains an array of useful medicinal properties. I find its ability to both cause harm and remedy it poetic, showing a complex contrast between its biting exterior and its soothing nature.
Location: Parking du Château, Rolle, Switzerland
Client: Service de la Culture de Rolle
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