What is Beforest?

“Beforest” is a non-existing concept, which was born in the city far from the actual forest. It intends to open up discussion around the topic of meaning of the forest in our lives. “Beforest” is a place to rest and hide, it is also a realm, which exists and stays in our minds before we actually see the forest. It is something that appears, when we are searching for nature, being trapped in cities, it is something that our mind draws when we see grid-like structures surrounding us.

In this small hybrid exposition we intend to create and project our personal forests through visual, sonified forms and participatory design.

Which ways can be additional to rational ways to study and connect to the forest?