To expand the horizons of art in order to provoke other senses beyond sight is one of the objectives of the early works by Ernesto Neto. This artist from Rio de Janeiro is known for using materials that appeal to the senses of touch and smell as well as to spatial perception. In many of his works Neto relies on materials of different textures applied in compositions that challenge the perceptions of weight and resistance, which often involve the participation of the entire exhibition space and the interaction of viewers. The space becomes an organic presence that dialogues with the public as a whole and that contrasts with the usual hardness of the architectural lines of the venue in which the work is presented. Light and transparent fabrics—reminiscent of fine stockings—that are nonetheless highly resistant and capable of withstanding considerable weight are filled with species of various colors and scents; open weave meshes that show glimpses of different "fillers" used in various configurations to provide visitors spaces for dialog and tactile interaction with the work—which is then converted into a visiting room, a library, or a stage for discussing any topic that comes to mind. To the detriment of materials considered noble, Ernesto Neto favors those used in everyday life—spices like black pepper, achiote (Bixa Orellana) and saffron—sweets and candy, items sold by street vendors and crochet threads. The impulse that governs these choices is always to compel viewers to immerse into the work. The "Parquecito Lage" project at the Escuela the Artes Visuales de Parque Lage, was conceived to bring installations by different artists into the site for a period of three months—like the seasons—in the area aimed at young audiences. The goal is to offer children a ludic experience with contemporary art. Inaugurating the project, which opened to the public on June 8 of this year, was the work titled Caminando en el Camino (Walking on the Road) by Ernesto Neto. It became so successful that the institution decided to leave it permanently on the premises. Other works will be installed in other points of the little park. Originally created in 2010 for a solo exhibition at the Hayward Gallery in London, the intervention was designed to be experienced. It consists of a low concrete wall around two trees—a European Ficus tree and a Brazilian palm. Located in the playground among teeter-totters and swings, the trail encourages children to walk on it, bringing the worlds of play and the active experimentation of art together with nature. In a recent statement about his installation, Neto said, "as a child, I loved to roam the pretiles of planters. I still enjoy walking the limits of that body, going up and down bordering its edge. There is life in these nucleuses; there is a tree, a palm, living entities that are bodies of our bodies..." Ernesto Neto was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1964 and attended courses at the School of Visual Arts of Parque Lage during the 1980s. Since then, he has favored three-dimensional works. Hei has increasingly geared his career toward exploring interactivity and the use of unconventional materials, as he transforms his creations into stunning multi-sensory experiences.