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Thomas Nickles Project is pleased to present Baño de Bosque the most recent series by multidisciplinary artist Dionnys Matos, developed between the last months of 2021 and January 2022. The work is a metaphorical celebration of ‘shinrin-yoku’ (or ‘forest bathing’), the Japanese immersive meditative practice of experiencing nature via the five senses, promoting mental, physical and spiritual healing through a balance between the natural and emotional worlds. The many benefits of this practice range from lower cortisol levels, pulse rate and blood pressure to increased feelings of happiness …