In Nature

Artistic Leaf Patterns Made by Land Artist Nikola Faller

September 27, 2023

Raking paths and forming patterns, land artist Nikola Faller creates charming, fleeting sculptures out of fallen leaves.

The paths, patterns, forms and words are drawn with a rake instead of a pencil, but the effect is the same, showcasing the power of art in just about any medium.

See more of Faller’s work on Instagram, which includes much more than just leaf art. Via Kottke.

Nikola Faller's raked leaf pattern curving across a park lawn Spiraling path raked into fallen autumn leaves by land artist Nikola Faller Geometric leaf pattern drawn with a rake by Nikola Faller Fleeting land art by Nikola Faller, fallen leaves raked into flowing forms Nikola Faller leaf art, patterns swept into an autumn carpet of leaves A raked design in golden fallen leaves by Croatian land artist Nikola Faller Wide view of Nikola Faller's raked leaf patterns winding beneath the trees Leaves raked into a playful pattern by Nikola Faller, drawn with a rake instead of a pencil

For more autumn land art, check out these beautiful fleeting sculptures 🍁 from Andy Goldsworthy.

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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.