ROSE’D– step into seasonal beauty with La Motte’s new art exhibition

Since introducing its reimagined experience, the seasonal art exhibitions in the La Motte Ateljee has become a highlight on the estate and La Motte is delighted to announce a spectacular new art experience for the summer season:  ROSE’D opens on 18 October 2025 and draws its inspiration from the flourish of spring and summer as well as the many forms of the rose.

Guests are invited to step into the rose and to admire both its grandeur and delicacy, its eternal, yet fleeting beauty and all that is special about the season of the rose, from buds to blooms to petals.

The exhibition showcases rose-inspired art by the acclaimed Heike Taschner Jeske, whose extensive experience developed from a childhood devotion influenced by her father, renowned rose farmer, Ludwig Taschner. This exhibition honours a longstanding collaboration between the La Motte and Taschner families as well as the two cultivars that Ludwig Taschner has named in honour of the Rupert family, the Hanneli Rupert and Berdine roses.

The coral joy of the Hanneli Rupert roses along the driveway and a statement rose in expansion in the Reception area welcome guests to the estate, preparing them for what is to come.  For this exhibition, Heike’s signature installation presents an immersive, larger-than-life rose that appears to burst from the walls, blooming across the ceiling, drawing you in to experience it as though you were a tiny creature marvelling at its grandeur. The installation aims to evoke a sense of wonder and intimacy, inviting viewers into the delicate beauty and construction of the rose. The exhibition is presented through an array of mediums, including monoprints, charcoal drawings, watercolours and ceramic sculptures.

In addition to this immersive rose experience, La Motte invited artists through an Open Call to submit works to the theme of Flourish, deepening the universal appreciation of the rose. From the many submissions received, the top ten artworks will be on featured display, while a broader curated selection will form part of the exhibition and be available for purchase.

A diverse and exciting series of floral-inspired workshops will be presented alongside the exhibition.