Helen Muir mixed media artist Her work explores the hypothesis of biophilia, which states that humans have an instinctive biological need for a consistent connection with nature for ones health and well-being. 'Plants are still an integral part of our modern lives, offering many tangible and intangible benefits including the beauty of their colour and form. A common feature of the world, but one rarely stops to consider the profound impact they have on our everyday lives. In fact, our very survival depends on plants that seemingly go unnoticed but yet have shaped our history.'