Harnessing the flow of Mundus Imaginalis

Description

Julian Blackhirst, Head of Gardens at the Diggers Club believes that there is a garden in the mind. The Mundus Imaginalis, the imaginal world or the world of ideas informs Julian’s gardening practice. His approach to gardening is a combination of human imagination with the magic of nature.

Join Julian as he explores the concept of the flow of ideas between us and nature. When a garden dies back, our experience of that garden disappears into our memory and into the earth.

The future of the garden exists in the seed and the promise of the plants. Add the human element which refines the magic of nature and shapes the possibility of the garden for the new season. As humans we cultivate Mother Nature’s craft into art in the form of collective horticultural creations or cultivars.

FAQs

How do I get to the State Library by public transport?

The 'State Library, Art Gallery, Museum' tram-stop is just outside the State Library. There are bus stops close by, near the War Memorial on North Terrace. The closest train station is the Adelaide city station on North Terrace.

You can plan your journey via Adelaide Metro.

Is there car parking near the State Library?

The nearest car park is Wilson's Adelaide Central car park, 225 North Terrace, next to David Jones.

There is paid (metered) street parking along Kintore Ave and Victoria Drive.

Where is the wheelchair and stroller access?

Access to the Spence Wing first floor and the Mortlock Chamber is via the lift in the glass foyer entrance of the library.

There is on-street disabled parking available on the nearby roads. View more information and maps of Adelaide City Council's Disability parking for permit holders.

How do I check if the Mortlock Chamber is open when I plan to visit?

The Mortlock Chamber may close for private events, check our opening hours for any closure times.

When it is open you can visit the Mortlock Chamber on the ground floor to look at the exhibition bays.  The upper levels of the Mortlock Wing include  study areas.

Is there a cafe at the State Library?

Yes, the State Library Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays from 12 to 4pm.

Find out more about the cafe and resident organisations at the State Library.