Batland

Batland was a 'living gallery' of handmade bats, maps, and riddles curated by local artist Spencer Beals and a group of 25 contributing creatives. Dozens of sculpted bats hung from trees along winding trails in the wooded area near the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Each bat corresponds to a unique symbol on a hand-drawn map, inviting visitors to explore, reflect, and reconsider what the forest means to the community. Over 25 hand-painted bats that were over 4 feet long were displayed throughout the 45-acre trail system as an interactive scavenger hunt experience.