World Garden Exhibition, Jinzhou China

Harris Hobbs was selected to represent Australia in the inaugural World Garden Exhibition in Jinzhou, China in 2013. As one of only a handful of designers from across the world, Harris Hobbs presented ‘The Garden of the Southern Cross’ (Paradisi Australis Crucis) across a 2,800m2 site.

Paradisi Australis Crucis strongly links the garden culture of Australia to the future, through contemporary expression of artworks and garden art elements .

The garden art references Australian culture through the use of artworks based on iconic Australian brand products. The culture of Australia is also expressed through the large ‘island continent’ playspace.