In a world where gardens are no longer solely tended by human hands, the role of the gardener is evolving. «Robot Lawn Mower Dream» envisions a future where gardens are shaped not just by people, but by animals and machines, challenging traditional notions of cultivation and care. As technology intertwines with nature, this work explores the emergence of a new relationship. One between human, nature, and robot.

The installation reveals a surreal dialogue between autonomy and agency. A robot lawn mower, designed for precision and practicality, becomes a dreamer. Its vision transcends the boundaries of function. The installation alternates between the ordinary and the fantastical, reflecting the poetic potential of machines in a shared environment.

Gardens have always been mirrors of their makers, from the idyllic English lawn to the dystopian stone garden. But as machines join the act of cultivation, what does it mean to tend and care for a natural space? Rather than providing definitive answers, «Robot Lawn Mower Dream» invites viewers to engage and question: How do we influence the garden, and how does the garden, in turn, influence us?

This project challenges perceptions of autonomy, labor, and our shared environments, asking: if machines could dream, what would they imagine?

Year → 2024
Exhibition → Royal Danish Academy