The Atlanta Botanical Garden has announced that Enchanted Trees, the experiential art installation by studio Poetic Kinetics, attracted attendance exceeding 200,000 visitors during its run. Installed throughout the Garden’s lush landscape, Enchanted Trees transformed towering, sculptural tree forms into luminous landmarks. Animated with shifting color, light, and gentle movement, the installation invited visitors to wander through a dreamlike environment that blurred the boundaries between nature, technology, and art. Families, tourists, and art lovers alike were drawn to the work’s sense of wonder and accessibility, making it a destination experience for the region.
Poetic Kinetics, known for creating monumental installations that integrate engineering, storytelling, and environmental context, designed Enchanted Trees to resonate with the Garden’s mission of connecting people with plants and the natural world. The installation’s success highlights how thoughtfully integrated public art can significantly enhance cultural institutions, drive tourism, and foster shared moments of awe.
With attendance surpassing 200,000 visitors, Enchanted Trees stands as a compelling example of the economic and cultural impact of immersive public art—reinforcing the role of artists and creative studios in shaping vibrant, memorable public spaces.