Shelterworks contemplates architectures of care found in winter gardens. From fleece-wrapped plants to log piles and wildlife shelters, these structures are not just practical—they’re social sculptures*, shaped by care, empathy, and seasonal rhythms.

Constructed for protection and survival, these humble forms unveil a deep and often hidden symbiosis between humans and non-humans. They invite us to view a winter garden not as a dormant space, but as place of refuge, resilience, and shared time.

*Social sculpture, a concept coined by the artist Joseph Beuys. He believed art had the power to transform society, and social sculpture embodies this idea. It encompasses human activity aimed at structuring and shaping society or the environment. The central idea of a social sculptor is to create structures in society using language, thoughts, actions, and objects.