Abstract Expressions is a sound and garden installation envisioned by composer and artist Nathan Hall in collaboration with Kevin Philip Williams, assistant curator and horticulturist at the Denver Botanic Gardens. The Museum installed the sound works, plants, and signage in April–May 2023. This multi-year collaboration between CSM and its communities seeks to honor the prairies of Still’s life and provide a fundamental connection with Denver by creating an interdisciplinary sense of place. It is the first time the Museum has reconceptualized the terraces since opening in 2011.
Seasonal Updates
Visitors’ experiences of the terrace spaces shift depending on Hall’s dynamic musical program, programmatic activation, seasonal conditions, and fluctuating plant life cycles. We invite visitors to enjoy this evolving project designed to complement CSM’s exhibitions and programs for years to come. To stay updated on the latest artistic sound creations, garden evolution, and new curatorial insights, check out the Museum’s free digital guide on Bloomberg Connects.
About Abstract Expressions
When visitors step out onto the terraces, their presence will cue Hall’s original sound compositions. The works’ ephemeral and immersive nature inspires visitors’ meditation and encourages a deeper connection to the artworks in the galleries.
