The "Microcosm" of Etna is a garden installation that interprets Mount Etna’s dynamic presence—both as a performative natural force and as a sculptural composition. Its circular form unfolds across two distinct levels: the "core", evoking the volcano’s fiery heart with pioneer species like Astragalus and Saponaria, and the outer Basal Mediterranean level, where native shrubs and grasses thrive.
Designed as both a sanctuary and a stage for interaction, the garden invites solitude or playful engagement. Visitors may wander along its textured concrete walls, inhaling the resinous scent of lavender and bay, or pause to observe the flora from above. In spring, the space ignites with soft pink Saponaria blooms and the luminous yellows of Euphorbia and Genista.
Nestled near a lake, the installation orbits the water like a celestial body—a verdant "planet" amid the existing shrubs—framing serene reflections of the landscape.