"There is no such thing as either man or nature now, only a process that produces the one within the other and couples the machines together." : An excerpt from Anti-Oedipus by Deleuze and Guattari, which draws connections between mechanical production and nature.

Urbanisation around the globe switches the perception nature from a self-evolving ecosystem into a recreational space, often capitalised on if open to public. Parks are the most accessible form of "Nature" to urban residents. Being perfectly manicured, with each tree placed in the perfect spot, parks can be compared to plantations. Where do such spaces of planned 'Nature' fit in and what impact do they have on our perception of nature?

By counting steps, defining angles and positions of trees, etc, I mapped out two parks and tried to establish an aerial view of the major parks around me, with google maps as a reference point. Another area I mapped was that of an apartment complex nearby because of the simulated quality of such spaces. 

This project aims to bring forth the tension between nature and urban set ups, and how nature is viewed as something entirely separate from man, while we come from it and depend on it for our livelihoods. Is man any different from nature?

The precise maps are made on graph paper, so that it looks like a blueprint of 'Nature'.

Is the creation of parks reductive of the essence of nature, or is it the only solution for people to enjoy the 'beauty of nature' around them? Are they a compensation/commemorate/reminiscence for all the forests that have been cut down or are far away from urban areas?