Coming Soon - Patterns in Nature" The Art of HYBYCOZO

The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO [pronounced hib-e-co-zo] is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer. The artwork will be on display for daytime and evening visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Coming to the Garden in April, Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO explores the wondrous patterns of nature through 21 intricately designed and interactive installations.

After dark, Patterns in Nature: LightForm amplifies the artwork on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings with an illuminated exploration of light and shadow.

The Garden is pleased to announce PNC as the presenting sponsor of Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO. With PNC’s generous support, the Garden is able to share this engaging exhibition with the St. Louis community.

What is HYBYCOZO?

Inspired by cacti, “Nocturnal Reflections”, made from a cluster of 6 mirror-polished stainless steel dodecahedra and stands at 8 feet tall. “Nocturnal Reflections” will be on display for both daytime and evening viewing at the Missouri Botanical Garden later this year. Photo courtesy of HYBYCOZO.

Created by artists Serge Beaulieu and Yelena Filipchuk, HYBYCOZO began in 2014, drawing inspiration from the inherent beauty found in mathematics, science, and natural phenomena.

Over the past decade, HYBYCOZO has appeared in cities across the globe, from Wichita to Dubai, and in venues as diverse as the galleries of the Smithsonian to the deserts of Burning Man.

In 2026, HYBYCOZO makes its debut in the state of Missouri at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Daytime Experience–Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO

April 10–August 29 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO features 21 larger-than-life, interactive installations. The show includes six new custom pieces curated for the Garden and inspired by its living collections.

“Our goal is for the sculptures to weave into the Garden’s rhythm—offering moments of wonder that harmonize with the plantings, water, and pathways already so thoughtfully designed,” say Beaulieu and Filipchuk.

*Axis Mundi” by HYBYCOZO* – *made of five octahedra, packed together to form a glowing, 18-foot-tall sculpture. Photo courtesy of HYBYCOZO.*

Filipchuk draws from her background in environmental science to capture the intricate beauty and patterns of the botanical world.

“For this exhibition, we’ve chosen patterns inspired by botanical growth, cellular structures, and the branching forms of plants,” say Filipchuk and Beaulieu. “We see them as a universal language of pattern—rooted in the natural world yet connected to human craft traditions across time.”

Daytime visitation to Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO is included with Missouri Botanical Garden general admission.

Missouri Botanical Garden members get free admission to Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO all season long.

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Evening Experience–Patterns in Nature: LightForm

Thursday–Saturday, April 11–August 29 | Doors open at 6 p.m.

Light and shadow are critical elements of HYBOCOZO, expanding the artists’ work beyond the physical medium. Illuminated from within, the patterns transform into portals of color and dimension, casting fields of light that feel immersive and otherworldly.

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, guests can witness the effect first-hand during “Patterns in Nature: LightForm”. This evening experience with the art of HYBYCOZO invites visitors to enjoy and explore the interactive artwork as the sun sets and the art glows. “Patterns in Nature: LightForm” will not be open during festival weekends at the Garden.

An interactive piece titled “Point of View” encourages viewers to spin the sculpture, playing with both its physical form as well as the illuminated patterns cast by the geometric patterns. Photos courtesy of HYBYCOZO.

Support for “Patterns in Nature: LightForm” is provided by the Crawford Taylor Foundation.

Admission rates for “Patterns in Nature: LightForm” will vary by day and Garden membership, ranging from $10–$22. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Garden Members can get their tickets today. Public ticket sales begin January 14.