STAR from the Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye, Scotland

Today’s work emerged from a spontaneous dialogue with nature—a moment of playful co-creation that unfolded during a walk. I encountered a striking star-shaped plant whose form immediately transported me to an imagined underwater world. What began as a quiet observation soon transformed into an experimental installation, merging natural elements with found objects made of recycled plastic.

STAR from the Isle of Skye - mixedmedia artwork by Lukas Kroulik, 2025.

By arranging these materials together, I sought to blur the lines between land and sea, plant and creature, reality and illusion. The installation invites viewers to pause and question what they see, to engage with the act of looking more closely, and to consider the hidden potential of overlooked or discarded materials.

At its core, this work celebrates play as a tool for artistic and emotional wellbeing. Play allows us to shift perspective, reimagine our surroundings, and reconnect with the natural world in ways that are both joyful and restorative. Through playful experimentation, we open ourselves to new stories, new meanings, and new forms of connection.

This piece is a reminder that creativity does not always need to be planned or polished—sometimes, it simply needs space to emerge. And when we give ourselves that space, even briefly, we find ourselves more alive to the world around us.