Tanja Smeets delves into the realm of organic growth processes and the delicate interplay between the natural and the artificial through her captivating installations. Whether in bustling public spaces or serene museum galleries, her creations engage in a profound dialogue with their architectural surroundings, inviting viewers into a world where time appears suspended. Smeets' installations evoke a sense of frozen motion, caught in a perpetual state between fluidity and solidity, growth and stasis. Within these fictional landscapes, everyday objects undergo a mesmerising transformation, morphing into structures that blur the lines between human-made and natural forms, offering an experience that is both familiar and uncanny. Central to Smeets' practice is the use of materials from our daily lives, assembled in large groups and varied sizes, prompting contemplation on themes of consumption, value and perception. Through her work, she challenges us to reconsider the boundaries between culture and nature, urging exploration of new forms, fusions and possibilities.