For Christmas 2024, Studio Roso was invited to reimagine their celebrated Christmas tree installation first created for the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. The result is a striking 33-foot sculpture that stands as both a festive icon and a monumental work of contemporary art.

Designed specifically for the grandeur of Longwood’s Conservatory, the tree translates traditional holiday motifs into a contemporary language of geometry, light, and material. Constructed from approximately 5,500 feet of white elastic cord and composed of around 1,000 interlocking shapes, its sweeping silhouette echoes garlands and baubles while shimmering with the delicacy of snowflakes and icicles.

Illuminated from above and below, the installation comes alive in shifting light. Crystalline shadows ripple across the floor, amplifying the tree’s intricate structure and drawing viewers into a dynamic play between stillness and motion.

Set among living firs and ivory poinsettias, the sculpture harmonizes with its natural surroundings, offering visitors a moment of wonder and reflection during the holiday season. Built on-site in collaboration with Longwood Gardens’ expert team and members of the community, the installation celebrates craft, collaboration, and the timeless spirit of the holidays.