As part of a unique collaboration between the Château d’Oron and the Musée Suisse du Papier Peint de Mézières, artist Sève Favre is developing a two-part project exploring invasive plant species, colonial history, and botanical aesthetics.
Through this dual project, the artist offers a critical and poetic reinterpretation of the plant world: no longer seen merely as decoration or resource, but as a living memory, both witness, actor and revealer of past and present power dynamics.
Drawing from the wallpapers of the Château de Mézières, Sève Favre explores the connections between floral motifs and the introduction of invasive species in Europe. From indiennes to Chinese decorations, a colonial narrative unfolds, intertwining trade, taste and power. Plants such as the balsam or the golden bamboo become witnesses to these circulations. “Vegetable Nemesis” evokes a revenge of the living, revealing the lasting impact of these stories on our landscapes.
Dates and timetable
From 27 Jun 2026 to 17 Jan 2027
Musée du papier peint
Rue de l'Eglise 12
1684 Mézières
+41 26 652 06 90
