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# Project Description Slow Blooming : Stories of Female Workers Viv (Hánqí) Li Summary Final work Viv (Hánqí Lǐ) is a spatial designer exploring the intersection between nature and the built environment through immersive narratives. Her work combines technology, culture, and memory to craft experiences that facilitate reflection and connection. Viv (Hánqí Lǐ) is a spatial designer exploring the intersection between nature and the built envi... College Central Saint Martins Course MA Narrative Environments Graduation year 2025 Slow Blooming explores the social and cultural significance of female workers at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. The project analyses historical records and botanical contributions, unearthing how gardens serve as both preservers and shapers of human experience. Through immersive installations in the Princess of Wales Conservatory, we bring to life the overlooked stories of these women while examining Kew’s architecture, microclimates, and cultural symbolism. Slow Blooming amplifies women’s roles across science, botany, conservation and reinstates their stories in public memory. Unearthing intersections of equity, expression, and conservation with Kew's living history. Visitors will learn about women's stories and reflect on gardens as spaces of knowledge, identity, and ecological care. Each installation narrates a chapter of their journey through time. The series begins with the Victorian era, honouring Annie Gulvin, the first female gardener at Kew. Moving into the World War period, highlighting women's pioneering roles during times of crisis. Transitioning into the Post-War era, marking their growing presence and influence. Culminating in the Modern era and envisioning the next generation of female horticulturists. A project co-directed with Prachi Pansare and Paige Joseph Collaborators: Katherine Joseph, Editor Himanshu Bablani, Technician Joni Ayton-Kent, Voice artist Claire Healy, Project Mentor Final work Slow Blooming - Exhibition Trailer Trailer celebrating women workers at Kew Gardens through immersive stories, past and present Plotting the Experience – Exhibition Plan Exhibition floor plan showing themed installations, interactive zones with previews of the designs Emerging Voices – Interactive Exhibit By opening drawers and touching screens on an interactive wall the post-war era archives are activated Flourishing Futures– Interactive Sculpture By adding paper notes to the sculpture, visitors help continue sharing and growing the female workers' stories Share this project Slow Blooming explores the social and cultural significance of female workers at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. The project analyses historical records and botanical contributions, unearthing how gardens serve as both preservers and shapers of human experience. Thr... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard Browse related work Activism Gender Nature & Environment Archives & Collections Narrative History Women Nature Gender
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